Netanyahu Gives Fiery Defense of Gaza War in Speech to Congress.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to Congress defending Israel's war against Hamas, positioning it as a battle against Iran. He called for the US to expedite military aid and dismissed concerns about civilian casualties. The speech, which was boycotted by many Democratic lawmakers, did not directly address President Joe Biden's cease-fire proposal. Netanyahu's visit to the US was overshadowed by recent political events, including an assassination attempt on Donald Trump and Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election. The response to the speech was divided, with Republicans praising it and Democrats criticizing it. [Extracted from the article]