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Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a fiery defense of his country's military operations in Gaza in a joint address to U.S. lawmakers.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Defiant Netanyahu to face US Congress amid Gaza tensions (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress this week as he fights off intense pressure to cut a Gaza war ceasefire deal with Hamas.Israel's longest-serving premier will on Wednesday become the first foreign leader to address a joint meeting of the tw…

  2. NPR

    Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu can expect a mixed reception as he addresses Congress (opens NPR)

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    The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.

  3. Portland Press Herald

    In fiery speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The appearance makes Netanyahu the first foreign leader to address a joint meeting of Congress four times, surpassing Winston Churchill.

  4. WMUR

    Netanyahu defends war in Gaza during address to Congress (opens WMUR)

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    The Israeli leader's speech Wednesday comes as the Biden administration is urging him to focus on closing a deal ending the devastating nine-month war in Gaza.

  5. Fox10 Phoenix

    'America and Israel must stand together': Netanyahu gives fiery speech to Congress (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time, which is more than any other world leader.

  6. Triblive

    In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu defends war in Gaza and denounces protesters (opens Triblive)

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    WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress Wednesday that triggered boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to condemn the war and the humanitarian crisis …

  7. Newsweek

    Nancy Pelosi puts Netanyahu on blast after speech to Congress (opens Newsweek)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address to Congress on Wednesday. Several Democrats refused to attend.

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu is in Washington to address Congress ahead of cease-fire talks (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Palestinians displaced by the Israeli military’s latest order to leave parts of the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis say they are sleeping in the streets. Some now shelter on

  9. Washington Examiner

    Netanyahu speaks to Congress divided over Israel-Hamas war (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Benjamin Netanyahu made his case to bolster U.S. support for Israel's fight against Hamas and other adversaries during a joint address to Congress.

  10. The Hill

    Live updates: Protests greet Netanyahu ahead of address to divided Congress (opens The Hill)

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    Pro-Palestinian protesters will make their presence known around the Capitol on Wednesday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress, scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT.

  11. WFMZ Allentown

    Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country

  12. The World from PRX

    Israel's Netanyahu addresses Congress at a time of high tension (opens The World from PRX)

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    Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, on Wednesday becomes the world leader with a record number of appearances in the US Congress. He’ll be giving his fourth speech to a joint session of the House of Representatives, but his primary audience might be the one back home in Isra…

  13. Fox10 Phoenix

    Live: Israel's Netanyahu to address US Congress Wednesday (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time, which is more than any other world leader.

  14. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Netanyahu seeks support for Gaza war in address to Congress that sparks large protests and boycotts (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to bolster U.S. support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups in a speech to...

  15. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows 'total victory' in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed “total victory” against Hamas and condemned American opponents of the war in Gaza on Wednesday in a scathing speech to Congress.

  16. ABC 7 Chicago

    Netanyahu to speak to Congress amid political tensions in US and Israel over war in Gaza (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, seeking to shore up American support for his war in Gaza

  17. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Netanyahu speaks to Congress, calls Oct. 7 attack a day that will 'live in infamy' | LIVE (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress on Wednesday, seeking to shore up American support for his war in Gaza

  18. CNN

    Netanyahu to address Congress on Wednesday, seeking to redirect American attention from Biden to the Middle East (opens CNN)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress on Wednesday – seeking to shore up American support for his war in Gaza and redirect the attention of a nation that has been preoccupied for weeks by a stream of domestic political issues.

  19. Portland Press Herald

    Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza with speech to Congress, sparking protests and boycotts (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday for a visit that includes meetings with President Joe Biden and a speech Wednesday before a joint session of Congress.

  20. PJ Media

  21. Roll Call

    Netanyahu defends Gaza War approach to GOP cheers (opens Roll Call)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress filled with strong partisan overtones.

  22. Green Field Reporter

    FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday defended his country’s conduct in the devastating Gaza war, urged the U.S. to support the fight against Hamas and ridiculed protesters during a scathing address to Congress.

  23. Voice of America

    Netanyahu speaks to congress (opens Voice of America)

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    Protests in the U.S. Capitol ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. What will he say to the American audience, and what does it mean to the Israeli public? Ukraine’s Foreign Minister is in China and say’s his country is ready to talk when Russia is ready to negotiate in good faith.

  24. WFMZ Allentown

    Netanyahu looks to boost US support in a speech to Congress but faces protests and lawmaker boycotts (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Many Democrats plan to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

  25. NPR

    Netanyahu met with standing ovation and protest over joint meeting of Congress (opens NPR)

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    Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting this week separately with President Biden and Vice President Harris. Wednesday afternoon, he addressed a joint meeting of Congress.

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