El primer ministro Israel Benjamin Netanyahu se meets con principales del Congreso
Benjamin Netanyahu said that there is a demonization of Israel, which caused a drop in support for Israel among American voters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson following a meeting he had with Vice President J.D. Vance.
In a statement, Johnson said he and Netanyahu discussed the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
“The steadfast stance of the United States and Israel in the Twelve-Day War dealt a devastating blow to the greatest enemy of peace in the region, weakening the Iranian regime more than at any time in decades. We hope this marks the beginning of a new chapter of peace in the Middle East,” Johnson said.
Netanyahu’s meeting with a bipartisan group of senators was delayed until Wednesday.
Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. Capitol comes as Trump faces criticism from Democrats and some Republicans over his decision to attack three sites central to Iran’s nuclear program last month.
In response, Netanyahu said he will combat an orchestrated social media campaign of “vilification and demonization” that he says is responsible for a drop in support for Israel among American voters, especially Democrats.
“I think there has been a concerted effort to spread vilification and demonization against Israel on social media,” the Israeli prime minister told reporters on Capitol Hill after being asked to respond to opinion polls showing a shift away from the historical trend of strong support for Israel.
Netanyahu met with administration officials on Monday and dined with the president at the White House. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump expressed confidence that a ceasefire with Hamas would soon be reached. Therefore, after his meeting with Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, Netanyahu told reporters that “President Trump’s firm decision to act with us against those who seek to destroy Israel and threaten world peace has brought about a remarkable change in the Middle East.” “There are opportunities for peace that we intend to realize,” Netanyahu added. “We are working together on this. We still have to complete the work in Gaza, free all of our hostages, and eliminate and destroy Hamas’s military and governing capacity, because Gaza must have a different future for our sake, for the sake of all of us.” Netanyahu said the coordination between the United States and Trump has been “unparalleled.”