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June 3, 2024

Netanyahu Accepts Invite to Address Joint Session of Congress Despite Opposition Within Democratic Party
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Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from U.S. House Speaker
Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to address a joint
session of Congress. Senator Bernie Sanders slammed the plan to host
Netanyahu at a time when the International Criminal Court is seeking his
arrest for war crimes. A number of Democrats are expected to boycott
Netanyahu's address. We will speak to former Israeli peace negotiator
Daniel Levy.


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