Huge Protests Await Netanyahu Ahead of His Address to US Congress
News - Middle East: Thousands of protesters plan to take to the streets in Washington and across the United States as the head of the Israeli regime Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address Congress on July 24.
Netanyahu will be in Washington on Wednesday for an address to a joint meeting of Congress. He is also scheduled to meet President Joe Biden on Monday.
His arrival in Washington is expected to spark massive protests as people in the US are outraged that Netanyahu has been invited to speak to Congress, the Washington Post reported citing a protest organizer.
“We consider it a disgrace that Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to speak to both houses of Congress,” said Brian Becker, the executive director of the ANSWER Coalition.
About 5,000 people are estimated to attend only one gathering in Washington on the day of Netanyahu’s address, according to a permit application submitted to the National Park Service.
People, Becker said, will take part in several demonstrations with varying demands, including a cease-fire in Gaza, an end to Washington's military aid to Israel.
US Capitol Police have “been working around-the-clock with our federal, state and local partners” to prepare for Netanyahu’s visit, according to a statement.
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