Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is suspected of carrying out war crimes in Gaza, will address the US Congress soon. pic.twitter.com/ZtnnS8Ts27

— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) May 24, 2024

You know who should address Congress?

Vladimir Putin.

And a bunch of Hamas guys in masks.

New York Post:

Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would soon address a joint meeting of Congress amid heightened tension with President Joe Biden over the Israeli leader’s handling of the war in Gaza.

Delivering a keynote speech at the Israeli embassy’s annual Independence Day reception, Johnson, the top congressional Republican and a critic of the Democratic president’s Israel policy, said it would be “a strong show of support for the Israeli government in their time of greatest need.”

Such a speech is sure to further anger progressive Democrats critical of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and Biden’s support for it. Netanyahu has closely aligned himself with Republicans.

The diplomatic gathering in Washington comes amid strains between Biden and Netanyahu over a US push for Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians in the war against Hamas militants in Gaza.

The embassy gave equal billing to Democratic US Representative Pete Aguilar, who shared the high-profile platform with Johnson at a more subdued event under the shadow of the Gaza war.

“As Americans, we reaffirm our commitment to Israel’s sovereignty,” he said.

Speaking first, Johnson said to applause: “Tonight I’m happy to announce … we will soon be hosting Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Capitol for a joint session of Congress.”

Bro should be tried for treason.

This guy is saying “a foreign country actually runs our country.”

But the problem is… a foreign country runs our country. So no one can be punished for supporting that status quo.

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Benjamin Netanyahu potentially being invited to address a joint session of Congress right now: “It’s a terrible idea. No I won’t go. You have a Prime Minister who has created the worst humanitarian disaster in modern history.” pic.twitter.com/czy0CICqSo

— Jeremy Slevin (@jeremyslevin) May 23, 2024