Kamala Harris to ‘boycott’ Netanyahu’s speech to US Congress | LBC

Kamala Harris has been criticised by Israeli officials for seemingly ‘boycotting’ Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming speech to Congress.

00:00 - Jasmine El Gamal, Middle East expert
03:15 - Hen Mazzig, Israeli author

Vice-Presidents usually attend the Senate to chair proceedings when foreign dignitaries give speeches - but Ms Harris will remain on the campaign trail instead.

The presumptive Democratic pick to be the next President has taken a tougher stance on Israel than Joe Biden, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the region.

The war in Gaza could prove pivotal in the November election, with swing state Michigan being the home of a large number of Arab-Americans.

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[IsmailPatel-wr]

Why would a prosecutor sit there and listen to a proven criminal

[AmmarAlmaouie]

How can a war criminal wanted by ICJ allowed to address Congress? It means all those congressmen should also be prosecuted

[christinachristou]

There is only one place Netanyahu should be going and that is the Hague!

[brianthornton]

Netanyahu and his Henchmen must be brought to justice in the Hague without further delay.

[colmmurphy]

Who cares if some on the Israeli side feel let down by Harris not being at the speech! Who cares!

[kevinskiles]

Harris has taken the spotlight from Netanyahu. He must be angry.

[timbob]

One of the biggest issues in world affairs at the moment and she thinks its not necessary for the potential next president to be there? Wow.

[Ishclutton]

There should be no reason for another country's prime minister to address the usa congress quite pathetic

[xman]

Why rolling red carpet for BiBi while calling Putin war criminal double standard 😢

[gordonfreeman]

He would be arrested in a country that cared about human rights.

[crayontom]

Poor old Bibi, he killed one too many children this time. Even the US is recoiling

[ismailbinabu]

Kamal Haris please do the right thing and stands on the right side of history. Please remain steadfast and do the righteous thing for humanity.

[bibbole]

WESTERN HYPOCRISY STINKS TO HIGH HEAVENS-!!!

[HellfireClub]

A statement of intent from Harris. Finally, someone who does the right thing. Isreal treatment of Palestine is disgusting.

[liamfinch]

NO-ONE should be talking to this war criminal!

[trevordoolan]

It's completely unnecessary for Netanyahu to be there...

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[Makeitgreat]

What about 12, 000 Palestinan hostages held in Izreali prisons?

[dribble]

She should never be in a room with that assassin 😢

[User-ndz]

If they still agree to meet him on private that means they are hypocritical to say the dont want the world to overshadow them with critique

[brianferguson]

In 2018 Israeli soldiers shot over 6, 000 Palestinians. In many cases they were shot with illegal expanding ammunition. So, did the present iteration of this problem begin on 7th October 2023 (1, 200 casualties) or March/Dec 2018 (6, 000 casualties) Discus ??