A proposal to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress sparked outrage, with one critic suggesting he could be arrested for war crimes on the Senate floor.
Progressive activist Cynthia Nixon expressed her disapproval of Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Schumer’s decision to invite Netanyahu, amidst global condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The International Criminal Court is considering an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over the military campaign labeled as “genocidal.”
Reacting to the invitation, Nixon proposed the idea of arresting Netanyahu for his war crimes during his speech. Bernie Sanders also criticized the invitation, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by the ongoing conflict.
Amidst divided opinions within the Democratic party, the decision to invite Netanyahu received backlash from various quarters. Many criticized the invitation given Netanyahu’s controversial policies and actions in Gaza.
The invitation to Netanyahu has sparked a heated debate, with critics questioning the wisdom of providing a platform to a leader accused of committing war crimes.