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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses Joint Session of Congress
Netanyahu Defends War Against Hamas
Thousands Protest Netanyahu's Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress on Tuesday to defend his country's war against Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu said that Israel had no choice but to launch the offensive after Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Israel. He also said that Israel was committed to minimizing civilian casualties.
Netanyahu's speech was met with protests by thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside the Capitol. The protesters chanted slogans and waved signs calling for an end to the violence. Some lawmakers also said they would not attend Netanyahu's speech, citing concerns about the civilian death toll in Gaza.
Despite the protests, Netanyahu's speech was well-received by many members of Congress. Several lawmakers stood up to applaud Netanyahu, and some even gave him a standing ovation. The speech is likely to strengthen Netanyahu's support in the United States, which is Israel's most important ally.
The war in Gaza has been ongoing for over two weeks, and has claimed the lives of hundreds of people. The vast majority of the casualties have been Palestinian civilians.
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