Netanyahu Faces Criticism for Gaza War Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Seeks Support For War, But Some Lawmakers Say They Will Skip Speech

WEB Live Updated July 24 2024 610 pm

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has slammed Netanyahus speech calling it by far the worst presentation of any foreign dignitary.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism for his speech to Congress on Tuesday, in which he defended Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Some lawmakers have said they will skip the speech, while others have criticized Netanyahu for not addressing the plight of Palestinian civilians.

In his speech, Netanyahu said that Israel was "acting in self-defense" in Gaza and that the military operation was necessary to stop Hamas rocket attacks. He also said that Israel was "committed to minimizing civilian casualties" and that the military was taking "every possible precaution" to avoid harming civilians.

However, some lawmakers have criticized Netanyahu for not addressing the plight of Palestinian civilians. They say that Israel's military operation has killed hundreds of Palestinian civilians, including women and children, and that the destruction of homes and infrastructure has created a humanitarian crisis.

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has slammed Netanyahus speech calling it by far the worst presentation of any foreign dignitary.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will give a statement after the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel.