Netanyahu Addresses Palestinian State

Bret Stephens: Israelis deserve a government they believe can bring them out of crisis, not one that got them into crisis. He says a better Israeli prime minister would create long-term safe zones in Gaza for women, children, the elderly and the sick. Stephens: He would set a clear deadline for the full implementation of U.N. resolution 1701 of 2006.

Democrats plan to disrupt Netanyahu speech to a special joint session of Congress on July 24 in an unprecedented show of hostility to the democratically-elected leader of a close American ally. The proposals include a press conference, a vigil, or an event with families of those taken hostage by Hamas. The Biden administration has been trying to undermine the Israeli leader since he was elected in November 2022.

GOP lawmakers slam apologists for terrorism over boycott of Netanyahu speech. Far-left Democrats are being called out by their Republican colleagues after declaring they would skip a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint session of Congress next month.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on July 24. The invitation was set up by House Speaker Mike Johnson and (eventually) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi described the invitation as a "mistake," saying the decision was "wrong" and that she thinks having him speak is "sad"

Benny Gantz, a longtime rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resigned from the war cabinet on Sunday. Gantz and seven of his colleagues will now join an organized push by parties in the opposition to topple the government or advance legislation to dissolve the Knesset in favor of new elections. Netanyahu accused Gantz of undermining him by traveling to Washington for meetings with senior administration officials.

Armenia says it will recognize a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what the Foreign Ministry described as a severe reprimand. Dozens of countries have recognized a state, though none of the major Western powers has done so. Palestinians face widespread hunger as the war has largely cut off the flow of food, medicine and basic goods to Gaza. Israels pledge to guard a new aid route into southern Gaza has fallen flat.

Dozens of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, though none of the major Western powers has done so. Palestinians believe recognitions confer international legitimacy on their struggle, especially amid international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israels pledge to guard a new aid route into Gaza falls flat as lawlessness blocks distribution.

Armenia said it would recognize a Palestinian state on Friday, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what the Foreign Ministry described as a severe reprimand. Dozens of countries have recognized Palestinian state, though none of the major Western powers has done so. Head of a major hospital in north Gaza said his staff have seen 250 children suffering from malnutrition, with numbers rising daily due to acute food shortages.

Armenia said it would recognize a Palestinian state on Friday, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what the Foreign Ministry described as a severe reprimand. Dozens of countries have recognized a state, though none of the major Western powers has done so. Palestinians believe the recognitions confer international legitimacy on their struggle, especially in Israels war against Hamas.

A controversial U.S.-built floating pier that has been racked with problems is once again operational and delivered 656 metric tons of much needed aid to Gaza. The pier is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to get food and other lifesaving necessities to starving Gazans as the humanitarian situation worsens. It is challenging to use when waves exceed 2 to 3 feet in height.