Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to the US Congress, with tensions escalating into scuffles between protesters and police, leading to the use of pepper spray and tear gas. Netanyahu’s speech, which highlighted Israel’s role in the Gaza Strip and positioned the country as a critical buffer in potential conflicts between Iran and the United States, received mixed reactions. While Republicans greeted Netanyahu with enthusiastic applause, a significant portion of Democratic lawmakers opted to skip the speech, signaling their disapproval of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Vice President Cela Harris was also notably absent, choosing instead to fulfill campaign commitments.
- Thousands protested Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, with some demonstrations leading to confrontations with police.
- Incidents of pepper spray and tear gas usage were reported among the crowd, with affected individuals seeking relief through milk and water.
- Netanyahu’s address touted Israel’s record in the Gaza Strip and emphasized its role as a buffer against a potential Iran-US conflict.
- The speech received a divided response, with Republicans showing strong support and many Democrats choosing to abstain from attending as a form of protest.
- Vice President Cela Harris was absent from the address, prioritizing campaign commitments as she runs for presidency in November.
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