Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States comes at a crucial time, as the Gaza war rages on and the US presidential race heats up. The Prime Minister was greeted by a cheering US Congress, but also faced protests in Washington, DC, as thousands of people voiced their opposition to Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza.
In a discussion on the significance of Netanyahu’s visit, Sami Zeidan is joined by a panel of experts including Phyllis Bennis, a Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, Gideon Levy, a columnist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, and Niall Stanage, a White House columnist for The Hill.
The panel explores the differing views on Netanyahu’s visit in the US and Israel. While some view Netanyahu’s visit as a sign of strong US-Israeli relations, others criticize the Israeli prime minister for his handling of the Gaza conflict. Bennis raises concerns about the impact of US support for Israel on the Palestinian people, while Levy highlights the need for international pressure to end the violence in Gaza.
As Netanyahu’s visit coincides with a contentious US presidential race, Stanage discusses the political implications of his visit for both US presidential candidates. The panel agrees that Netanyahu’s visit is significant and shines a spotlight on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with implications for both US and Israeli politics.
Overall, Netanyahu’s visit is seen as a point of contention and debate, as supporters and critics alike grapple with the implications of his presence in the United States during such a tumultuous time in the Middle East.
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