The invitation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the U.S. Congress has been met with condemnation, as protests against the genocide in Gaza continue to grow. Top U.S. lawmakers have given Netanyahu a platform to justify his actions, but some politicians are boycotting the speech and calling for an end to the genocide. The only way to truly support Palestinian liberation is to withdraw support for Israel financially, militarily, and diplomatically.
While the U.S. remains complicit in funding Israel’s crimes, a global movement is pushing back against the genocide and colonization of Palestinian land. In the face of political inaction, activists are demanding accountability and justice for the Palestinian people. The future of Palestine lies in the hands of Palestinians and their allies who are unrelenting in their fight for freedom and self-determination.
The upcoming protests against Netanyahu’s visit and the Democratic National Convention demonstrate the strength of the movement. By continuing to demand an end to U.S. support for Israel, activists are challenging the status quo and exposing the injustices perpetuated by both the U.S. and apartheid Israel.