Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington this week, coinciding with Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress. The meeting marks a significant moment in U.S.-Israel relations, as both countries navigate a complex political landscape.
Netanyahu arrived in the U.S. on Monday and is set to meet with President Joe Biden on Tuesday. This visit follows Biden's recent announcement that he will not seek re-election, instead endorsing Harris as his preferred successor. Netanyahu, who traditionally favors Republican candidates, has emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for Israel, pledging to maintain strong U.S.-Israel relations regardless of the upcoming U.S. election results.
Kamala Harris’ refusal to greet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the tarmac is reprehensible.
Her plan to boycott his joint address to Congress is shameful.
It’s clear that Harris sides with the woke antisemitic members of her party.
Texas will always stand with Israel.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 23, 2024
Harris' meeting with Netanyahu is separate from his engagements with Biden. This distinction underscores the potential differences in approach between Harris and Biden on Middle East policy.
While Biden has maintained a firm stance on supporting Israel, Harris is expected to address more contentious issues, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes after reports that her previous speeches have been moderated by White House officials to align with Biden's policies.
SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: “It is outrageous to me and inexcusable that Kamala Harris is boycotting [PM Netanyahu’s speech]. Kamala Harris will abandon her seat. She will not be there because she refuses to attend. She needs to be held accountable for that.”pic.twitter.com/wkWhNja6Rr
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) July 23, 2024
Netanyahu’s visit is notable as it is his first official trip to Washington since December 2022. Despite previous tensions, including disagreements over the composition of Netanyahu's government, Biden extended an invitation for a meeting, reflecting the ongoing strategic importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Protests are anticipated during Netanyahu's visit, particularly in response to the ongoing Gaza conflict. Demonstrations are expected to take place outside the U.S. Capitol, highlighting domestic opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza. This visit also includes Netanyahu’s planned meeting with several top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, aiming to discuss broader Middle East security issues and potential pathways to peace.
Harris' engagement with Netanyahu comes at a crucial time, as she navigates her role in both domestic politics and international diplomacy. Her position on Israel could influence her campaign and broader U.S. foreign policy should she ascend to the presidency.
As Netanyahu prepares to address Congress, his speech is expected to focus on defending democracy, combating terrorism, and seeking a lasting peace in the Middle East, themes that resonate deeply with both U.S. and Israeli interests.
Kamala Harris will always be known as Willie Brown’s Oral WHORE !
She is NOT now or will NEVER be presidential Material !
Her Turdness will be flushed.
VOTE TRUMP!
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surprise! She will be elected or erected. Look at how the racists have already said that they will vote for her because she is black. Then the sexists join in and vote for her because she is a woman. Good combo. She is so self stuffed that she thinks that she will win on merit. Ultra holier than thou tells BiBi that the war must end-she will see to it when she wins. Ask he about those who were slaughtered? Collateral damage-doesn’t care. Self worshipping her and biden. Think how that she will drop the borders. Preview of coming attractions.