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400 Activists ‘Crash Gate’ US Congress to Stop Netanyahu From Speaking

CrossFireArabia
July 23, 2024

CROSSFIREARABIA – About 400 Jewish-American activists are currently, Tuesday, inside one of the buildings of the US Congress in Capitol Hill protesting the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington.

#Genocide #Perletti #Gaza #Israel #GazaHolocaust #bbtvi #IDF #Rafah #HamasIsResistance
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There is a group of American Jews demonstrating against Netanyahu in the US Congress now.

Fuck Nobody likes this pig❕ pic.twitter.com/Zzy37uZp4q
— Mohamed klay🔻🔻 (@kklay1) July 23, 2024

Netanyahu is said to address both houses of Congress in a joint session on Wednesday. Already some Congressmen like Bernie Sanders said they would be boycotting the affair.

Urgent: Protests inside the US Congress demanding an end to the war on Gaza. pic.twitter.com/G9cYxkgxOl
— Dr.Motaz saleh (@MotazSaleh2001) July 23, 2024

The activists want the US to stop arming Israel to carry on with its genocidal war in Gaza that is now in its 10^th month.

Let’s take this as a moment of clarity. When most of the US Congress shows you precisely who they are, believe them; supporters of genocide, occupation, apartheid, ethnic cleansing, fascism. #ArrestNetanyahu https://t.co/IuQ8FRT0YU
— Tod E Strohmayer (@xrayastroh) July 23, 2024

With banners like “Let Gaza Live” and “Jews Say Stop Arming Israel”, the activists are making their voices heard by chanting “free Palestine”, “not in our name” and “stop the genocide.”

They are being surrounded by a Capitol police force contingent.

Hundreds of Jewish Americans carried out a demonstration at the US Capitol on the eve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress.

More details: https://t.co/ih5gwDi7vA pic.twitter.com/JgXz1d8458
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) July 23, 2024

Meanwhile Palestinian-American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slammed Netanyahu’s visit as “utterly disgraceful”.

Netanyahu ‘should be arrested': US Congresswomanhttps://t.co/yx0ozObb9j
— Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) July 23, 2024

“Netanyahu is a war criminal committing genocide against the Palestinian people. It is utterly disgraceful that leaders from both parties have invited him to address Congress.

“He should be arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court,” she said according to Anadolu.

Tlaib said said the US has provided more than $141 billion in weapons to Israel to “fund the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians” since 1948, including $17.9 billion since October according to the Turkish news agency.

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Netanyahu: Tough But on Shaky Grounds

CrossFireArabia
July 22, 2024

Despite his tough and uncompromising stands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands on shaky grounds.

As reported in the Jewish Maariv daily and highlighted in the Quds News Network, his teflon-factor toughness is dented domestically and daily, as characterized by the popular opposition against his rule, in the street and the Knesset.

Breaking: Israel digs in, rejects sending a delegation for ceasefire talks despite Hamas showing openness. Netanyahu's hardline stance—demanding Hamas accept terms without discussion—signals a tough road ahead for peace. Critics suggest he's stalling for personal gain, as paused… pic.twitter.com/7C3vhHl0dZ
— Khalid (@thedarkobscurus) May 5, 2024

Around 55% of Israelis have low confidence in the current military leadership of the country; 73% don’t trust the government and 71% express very low trust in Netanyahu.

Further, 86% are concerned about the security situation in Israel; 73% worried about the economic situation of the country and 63% support the recruitment of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the army.

Around 500,000 Israelis have left the country since 7 October, 2023, and the Ben Gurion Airport is already packed with travelers wanting to leave following Friday’s Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv.

Daily reminder that @israel is committing genocide@netanyahu is a war criminal

Pretty much most of the demons in Washington are child-killers because they support israel https://t.co/3K5Vym4YpM
— Boycott Israel (@BactrianQueen) July 22, 2024

Netanyahu is visiting the United States with all these statistics staring him in the face.

He is addressing the US Congress and meeting US President Joe Biden amidst a declining trust among Israelis in his leadership.

This is particularly due to his failure to secure a ceasefire that could facilitate an exchange deal with the resistance in Gaza. At the same time the fate of 120-plus Israeli hostages hang in the balance.

At the same time, he is facing intense pressure from far-right ministers who threaten to dissolve the government if he agrees to a deal.

Israeli PM Netanyahu’s warm welcome to Washington despite horrific violence against journalists in Gaza & the continued media blockade is unacceptable. US leaders must press him to stop the slaughter of journalists & open media access to Gaza without delay.https://t.co/ippvnFD9nj
— Rebecca Vincent (@rebecca_vincent) July 22, 2024

They are insisting that he initiate an all-out war against Lebanon—a conflict that, according to the U.S., could escalate into a regional war, which the U.S. has warned against.

But the US is worried also because Hezbollah is proving a very strong match in the north whilst the Houthis are prepared for an all out war which would disruptive globally.

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Israelis Surround Airport to Prevent Netanyahu’s US Visit

CrossFireArabia
July 22, 2024

Israelis have surrounded the Ben Gurion Airport, Sunday, to prevent Prime Minister Netanyahu to travel to the United States.

#Israelis are protesting at #BenGurionAirport and have surrounded almost all the entrances to prevent #Netanyahu's trip to the U.S, demanding a prisoner exchange deal with the resistance in #Gaza. #Natbag נתב״ג# #TLV #LLBG #נְתַנְיָהוּ https://t.co/mT97AHfViK
— 𓂺 (@BlakGreenRed) July 22, 2024

They, including the relatives of the 120-or-so hostages, who want Netanyahu to sign a prisoner exchange deal with the Palestinian resistance before he travels to Washington.

The protestors have surrounded almost all entrances of the Airport, that is just outside Tel Aviv to prevent Netanyahu from leaving.

Israelis gather outside #BenGurionAirport to #protest #PrimeMinister #Netanyahu's trip to #UnitedStates, accusing him of neglecting their demands for approving an #exchange #deal with the #resistance in #Gaza. https://t.co/yx1lySzGLB
— Salina Reddy (@ReddySalina) July 22, 2024

Netanyahu is set to fly to Washington early Monday for talks with US officials, including President Joe Biden according to Anadolu.

Massive demonstrations at Ben Gurion Airport denouncing Netanyahu's travel to the United States of America without concluding a prisoner exchange deal with the resistance in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/qT6L8LEnR2
— ☘️αмαяє gυzєℓ X🔻🐝 (@amare_guzel) July 22, 2024

Large police forces were present at the site of the protest, the broadcaster noted, it added.

Meanwhile its reported there is a huge rush of settlers at the Ben Gurion Airport waiting to leave Israel in fear of the Houthi drone attack made on Tel Aviv, Friday.

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Gazans Tell The USA ‘Enough is Enough’

CrossFireArabia
July 16, 2024

Gaza’s Government Media Office has condemned continued US military support for Israel during the ongoing genocide war on Gaza which enters its 10th month, according to the Al Quds News Network.

“The US administration, under President Joe Biden, has caused a humanitarian catastrophe for Palestinians through its involvement in genocide and its provision of internationally banned weapons to the occupation,” it said in a statement on Monday.

It also called on “the world to condemn the American brutal behavior towards the Palestinian people”, urging “the international community to take a principled and public stance against the US and its serious transgressions in arming the Israeli occupation”.

A US report into Israeli violations of international law during the war found it was “reasonable to assess” that US weapons had been involved in these breaches given Israel’s reliance.

A US report in May said it is “reasonable to assess” that the weapons it has provided to Israel have been used in ways that are “inconsistent” with international human rights law.

The state department report found that: “Given Israel’s significant reliance on US-made defence articles, it is reasonable to assess that defence articles covered under NSM-20 have been used by Israeli security forces since October 7 in instances inconsistent with its IHL obligations or with established best practices for mitigating civilian harm,” as reported in the Al Quds News Network.

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Will Netanyahu Get to Address Congress?

CrossFireArabia
July 10, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering avoiding a stopover in Europe on his way to the US over fears that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is readying to issue an arrest warrant against him over the Israeli army’s crimes in Gaza according to Anadolu.

By July 24th an arrest warrant will be out for Netanyahu. He will have to fly over Europe where he can be arrested. If the plane has to land, or is forced to land, he’ll be in trouble & maybe there’ll be a standoff with his bodyguards. Will he risk it? Plus bound to be protests.
— simonjwood (@2CutAShortStory) June 7, 2024

Netanyahu is to travel to the US and deliver a speech before the US Congress on July 24. He is also expected to possibly meet US President Joe Biden.

But there is much speculation about his coming trip with many on the social media woundering how he will get to Washington amidst the logistics involved in flying non-stop.

The Israeli government flirting with European fascists – who hate Jews – is a classic example of my enemies enemy. But Netanyahu needs reminding that 'first they came for the Muslims' would have 'then they came for the Jews.' Maybe he wants Europe's Jews afraid though. Maybe. https://t.co/BA0jrWOqAu
— TonyCross (@Lokster71) July 9, 2024

On 20 May, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. Khan also requested warrants for three of the Hamas group’s top leaders including its chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Everyone is waiting for the arrest warrants to become effective and many think they could be any time soon.

Netanyahu may avoid stopover in Europe on way to US for congress speech after ICC arrest warrant#SahabatPalestina_ID #GazaGenocide #CeasefireNOW #FreePalestine #ForeverPalestine pic.twitter.com/kqh2EIbJDs
— Owner Of Quds (@_Alone_Warrior_) July 10, 2024

Israeli KAN public broadcaster said Netanyahu’s office reviewed the matter of stopping in Europe on his way to Washington as his plane is unable to make a transatlantic flight while carrying a full load of passengers.

Benjamin Netanyahu, is considering avoiding a stopover in Europe on his way to the US over fears that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is readying to issue an arrest warrant against him over the Israeli army’s crimes in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reports.https://t.co/u4PBisOHLy
— Ife (@peacelily1121) July 10, 2024

His office reviewed the option of a stopover in the Czech Republic or Hungary; these two countries are seen as Israeli friends and called ICC arrest requests “unacceptable.”

Deadline 12 July for UK to challenge the arrest warrants at ICC. Lammy going to Israel 15 July. Of course he will be giving a loving kiss to Netanyahu "don't worry babe because Starmer is protecting you 💋💋 always" pic.twitter.com/QHiodAlDAJ
— Clare Siva (@ClareSiva) July 10, 2024

KAN, however, noted Netanyahu in the end decided to go for a direct flight to Washington with a limited number of passengers on board.

Netanyahu decides to take less people on his flight to washington in two weeks, so he won't need a stopover in Europe amid fears of ICC arrest warrant https://t.co/EABbtq9s7y
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) July 10, 2024

While the US is not an ICC member, receiving Netanyahu despite an international arrest warrant could expose it to much criticism.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu considered, then decided against, visiting the Czech Republic and Hungary on the way to the U.S. when he travels to address Congress on July 24, the Kan public broadcaster reports, amid fears the ICC was readying an arrest warrant against him.

If… pic.twitter.com/687I6n9MFE
— 📜 (@cozyduke_apt29) July 10, 2024

Israel also is not an ICC member, whereas Palestine was accepted as an affiliate in 2015.

Set up in 2002, the ICC is an independent international body not affiliated with the UN or any other international organization, and its decisions are binding.

Israel, flouting a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire, has faced international condemnation amid its continued brutal offensive on Gaza since an Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas.

Nearly 38,200 Palestinians have since been killed, mostly women and children, and over 87,900 others injured, according to local health authorities the Turkish News agency reported.

Nine months into the Israeli war, vast tracts of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water and medicine.

Israel stands accused of genocide at the ICC, whose latest ruling ordered it to immediately halt its military operation in the southern city of Rafah, where over a million Palestinians had sought refuge from the war before it was invaded on May 6 according to the Turkish news agency.