Netanyahu's speech, which will defend his war in Gaza, is controversial in Washington, as President Joe Biden struggles to seal a permanent ceasefire deal in Gaza and his Democratic Party becomes more divided over the conflict.
Even before the date of the speech was announced, many left-wing Democrats vowed to boycott it over Netanyahu's handling of the war with Hamas.
The invitation to Netanyahu was issued last week by leaders of both parties in the US Congress, including Senate Majority Leader Democrat Chuck Schumer, who has been highly critical of Netanyahu.
Schumer, who is the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the US government, recently called for new elections in Israel.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, announced the July 24 date late Thursday.
"We look forward to hearing the Israeli government's vision for defending democracy, fighting terror, and building a just and lasting peace in the region," Johnson wrote on social media.
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Even before the date of the speech was announced, many left-wing Democrats vowed to boycott it over Netanyahu's handling of the war with Hamas.
The invitation to Netanyahu was issued last week by leaders of both parties in the US Congress, including Senate Majority Leader Democrat Chuck Schumer, who has been highly critical of Netanyahu.
Schumer, who is the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the US government, recently called for new elections in Israel.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, announced the July 24 date late Thursday.
"We look forward to hearing the Israeli government's vision for defending democracy, fighting terror, and building a just and lasting peace in the region," Johnson wrote on social media.
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