We’ve told you a lot about Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, but now we return to the American presidential campaign.
Donald Trump is celebrating his first public crusade since Joe Biden left.
The Republican presidential nominee is running in North Carolina, a pivotal state he has dominated in the past and which Democrats see as crucial.
Trump will most likely direct his anger tonight against his likely new opponent in the race, Vice President Kamala Harris.
In the past, he called Ms. Harris “just like Biden but much more radical. “
The rally will be held at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte and is scheduled to begin at 11 p. m. England time.
Meanwhile, Harris landed in Texas, the next obstacle in her election campaign.
The vice president travels to Houston and is the keynote speaker at the American Federation of Teachers National Convention.
Earlier, Harris spoke at a Zeta Phi Beta sorority meeting in Indianapolis.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sharply criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech today, calling it “the worst presentation by a foreign dignitary” ever before Congress.
The California congresswoman boycotted the Israeli minister’s appearance, prompting protests in Washington.
“Many of us who love Israel spend time listening to Israeli citizens whose families suffered as a result of the terrorist attack and Hamas kidnappings on October 7,” Pelosi posted in X after the speech.
“It is not easy for these families to reach a ceasefire agreement that would allow the hostages to be brought home, and we hope that the Prime Minister will devote his time to this goal. “
Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress today was compelling not because of what he said, but because of what he has avoided mentioning, said lead anchor Mark Austin.
The Israeli prime minister was welcomed by members of Congress as he spoke for more than an hour.
Netanyahu spoke warmly about Joe Biden, praised Israeli troops, lashed out at protesters who opposed his and called on the United States to provide military assistance more quickly.
They also communicate what Netanyahu hopes to see after the war ends: a “demilitarized and deradicalized” Gaza that “will never pose a risk to Israel. “
“Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech was very engaging because of what he didn’t say,” Austin says.
“There has been no mention of a ceasefire. There has been no mention of a way out of this. There has been no mention of a hostage agreement.
“But, interestingly, he talked about the future. And he said a new Gaza could emerge. And he said it would be a demilitarized Gaza administered through the Palestinians, but under the control of the Israeli army.
“He said Israel will have to undergo a primary security check.
“Now we are getting to the heart of the problem, because the Americans say that neither Hamas nor the Israelis deserve to have Gaza in the future.
“So there’s no mention of reunifying Gaza with the West Bank. So there’s no mention of a long-term Palestinian state. There’s no mention of a two-state solution.
“It’s hard to see where it’s going from here. “
The U. S. congresswoman who held up a sign calling Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” spoke out to protesters in Washington.
So far, six other people have been arrested in the U. S. capital after clashes between police and protesters.
Pepper spray was used against protesters, while American flags and an effigy of Netanyahu were burned.
During Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, Democrat Rashida Tlaib noticed that he was holding a sign in the air.
One said “guilty of genocide” and the other “war criminal. “
Ms. Tlaib is the first Palestinian-American member of Congress and, in X, said she “will never stop speaking facts to power. “
“Apartheid Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians,” he wrote.
“The Palestinians will not be erased. Solidarity with all those who, outside those walls, take to the streets to protest and exercise their right to dissent. “
Joe Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second presidential term was made in “a very short period of time,” according to the White House press secretary.
Biden revealed his decision to resign on Sunday with a letter X.
The president recovering from COVID at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, when he announced the resolution without warning.
Sharing the main points of the arrangements leading up to this moment, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “He met with a small organization of advisers on Saturday night and with his family, and contemplated how to move forward.
“On Sunday afternoon he made this decision. In a very short time, as you can imagine.
“And then at 1:45 p. m. , he called some of his aides, the president’s assistant and some advisers.
“He let them know and, a few minutes later, sent a letter.
“So in a very short time the president will be able to think about this and make a decision. ”
Biden has detailed his resolution, but plans to do so when he addresses the country from the Oval Office this afternoon.
We will provide you with live updates from this speech, which will begin at 8 p. m. m. local time (1 a. m. United Kingdom time).
The Democratic Party Rules Committee agreed on a plan to officially nominate Kamala Harris as its presidential nominee starting Aug. 1.
Those who wish to present their candidacy must claim it between Thursday and Saturday at 6 p. m.
SoArray no one else has announced their candidacy and the vice president has exceeded the number of delegates promised for victory.
The Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago on Aug. 19.
Protesters tore down and burned American flags in Washington in reaction to Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, US correspondent James Matthews said.
Protesters clashed with police, who pepper-sprayed as tensions rose in the capital, while an effigy of Netanyahu also burned.
Netanyahu faces internal tensions over his handling of the Gaza war.
The Israeli minister earned a standing ovation before and after his hour-long speech to Congress.
“I think the current temperament among those other people is anger,” Matthews says of the protesters.
“We saw American flags torn down and burned in front of Union Station, like a burnt effigy of Benjamin Netanyahu.
“This is specifically aimed at Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing his role in what would be a genocide in the Middle East.
“The timing and content of this case are directed at the Israeli prime minister. “
Netanyahu is scheduled to speak with Joe Biden before speaking separately with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
In his previous speech to Congress, Netanyahu said the war in Gaza could “end tomorrow” if Hamas surrenders, disarms and returns its hostages.
He also described the protesters as “the idiots of Iran,” a comment that drew a mixed reaction from members of Congress.
Protesters clashed with police in Washington DC after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress.
Police sprayed protesters with pepper spray while an effigy of Netanyahu burned.
Protesters are angry that Israel’s prime minister was invited to speak before Congress.
Netanyahu faces both internal tensions over his handling of the Gaza war.
Now let’s talk about the interruption of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the United States Congress.
Earlier, Capitol Police announced that five more people were arrested in the House galleries. This number has now increased to six.
The crimes involve “knowingly, with force and violence, or remaining on the grounds of either House of Congress. “
Our colleagues at our American spousal network NBC News report that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Benjamin Netanyahu shook hands when the Israeli prime minister entered the room to deliver his speech.
Mr. Schumer, who was sitting in the hallway, simply nodded to Mr. Schumer. Netanyahu.
The Democratic leader in the Senate anticipated new elections this year to update the Israeli leader.