Netanyahu Address Coincides With Deep U.S. Divisions On Israel

6 weeks ago Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress today comes during a critical time in U.S. presidential politics. Netanyahu’s address today will shine a spotlight on the gulf between Republicans-by and large strong supporters of Israel-and Democrats whose ranks are replete with factions denouncing Israel and in some cases holding anti-semitic ralies on college campuses. Several leading Democrats say they’ll boycott the address. Vice President Harris meanwhile is pro-Palestinian to the point Democrats hope her nomination might open the door to more support from pro-Palestinian and Muslim voters.