Netanyahu Defies Critics in Fiery Speech to Congress
Prime Minister Castigates Opponents of Israel's War
Full Text of Netanyahu's Address Before Joint Session
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address before Congress on Wednesday, castigating critics of Israel's war in Gaza. In a fiery speech that drew applause and some heckling, Netanyahu defended Israel's actions and accused its opponents of hypocrisy and shortsightedness."We will not be deterred by the empty threats of those who seek our destruction," Netanyahu said. "We will continue to defend ourselves against those who would harm us, and we will not hesitate to use force when necessary."
Netanyahu's speech comes at a critical juncture. Israel is in the middle of a chaotic election year, and the Biden administration continues to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Netanyahu's address was widely seen as an attempt to shore up support in the United States and counter growing criticism of Israel's actions.
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