2024-07-25

Morning Report: 2024-07-25

 ISRAEL / USA:  NETANYAHU ADDRESSES CONGRESS.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the US Congress for the first time since the October 7 massacres.  "Our world is in upheaval.... This is not a clash of civilizations. It's a clash between barbarism and civilization. It's a clash between those who glorify death and those who sanctify life. For the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together," said Netanyahu.

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"Mr. Speaker I want to thank you for the honor of addressing this great citadel of Democracy for the fourth time. We meet today at a crossroads of history, our world is in upheaval. In the Middle East, Iran's axis of terror confronts America, Israel, and our Arab friends. This is not a clash of civilizations, it's a clash between barbarism and civilization. It's a clash between those who glorify death against those who sanctify life. For the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together!" Netanyahu opened.

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About half of Congressional Democrats were absent.  Also absent was Kamala Harris, currently Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.  Meanwhile Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), attended the address wearing kaffiyeh and held up a sign reading "War criminal" and "guilty of genocide."

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Anti-Israel protesters burned American flags and an effigy of Netanyahu.

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Anti-Israel gangs released maggots and pulled fire alarms at the Watergate Hotel, where the Israeli delegation - including Netanyahu and hostage families - are staying.