Netanyahu’s speech before the US Congress
Next July 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the United States Congress in a joint meeting. This announcement was made by the president of the federal House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, and the leader of the Republicans in the Senate, Mitch McConnell. Congressional leaders invited Netanyahu to address both chambers to talk about defending democracy and fighting terrorism. This invitation was accompanied by a letter signed by both Republican and Democratic leaders, asking Netanyahu to outline the Israeli government’s vision for how to establish a just and lasting peace in the region.
Reactions and criticism
Netanyahu’s speech comes amid criticism of the US administration for its support for Israel in the war against Gaza. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed his disagreements with Netanyahu, but asserted that America’s relationship with Israel goes beyond just one person. In addition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, José Manuel Albares, announced that the country will join the lawsuit presented by South Africa before the International Court of Justice against Israel for alleged violation of the Convention against Genocide in Gaza.
Position of Spain
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, announced that Spain will join the lawsuit presented by South Africa before the International Court of Justice against Israel for alleged violation of the Convention against Genocide in Gaza . This decision was taken after weeks of assessment by the Spanish Government.
