Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Address to the US Congress
A Forceful Defense of Israel
July 24, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel delivered a powerful address to the US Congress on July 24, 2024, in which he defended Israel's actions in the ongoing conflict with Gaza.
In his speech, Netanyahu argued that Israel had no choice but to defend itself against the attacks by Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza. He condemned the indiscriminate rocket fire on Israeli civilians and said that Israel was determined to restore peace and security to its citizens.
Netanyahu's speech was well-received by many members of Congress, who expressed their support for Israel's right to defend itself.
Overtaking Churchill
With his latest speech, Netanyahu overtook the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill as the world leader with the most addresses to the US Congress.
Churchill delivered six speeches to Congress during World War II, while Netanyahu has now given seven speeches.
Full English Translation of Netanyahu's Televised Address
The following is the full English translation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's televised address on March 27, 2023, as provided by the Government Press.
[Full text of address here]
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