Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has opted to join forces with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress amid lingering tensions over the Middle East conflict, reported The Hill.
Johnson revealed that he sent Schumer a preliminary invitation draft about a month ago, but it has remained untouched on Schumer's desk since then.
Netanyahu's potential visit is likely to incite controversy among liberals who have voiced strong criticism against the Israeli prime minister's actions during the Israel-Hamas war, particularly concerning civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. As the most prominent Jewish figure in U.S. politics, Schumer has championed Israel's interests on Capitol Hill until recently. His call for new elections in Israel, expressed during floor remarks, garnered significant criticism, Politico reported.
Despite facing backlash from Republicans, Schumer's stance has garnered support, even from staunch Democrat supporters of Israel who are disillusioned with Netanyahu's approach to the conflict, Politico reported.
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