Netanyahu’s go to comes amid tensions between him and US President Joe Biden, who has supported Israel’s marketing campaign in Gaza however has lately been extra essential of its techniques and withheld cargo of some bombs.
It was not instantly clear if Netanyahu would meet with Biden throughout his US go to.
Biden’s help for Israel has emerged as a political legal responsibility for the president within the run-up to November’s elections, with some Democrats and voters livid over the 1000’s of civilian deaths in Gaza.
Republicans have additionally criticised Biden for his place on the warfare, saying he isn’t doing sufficient to assist Israel.
Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer stated in a separate assertion that he had joined in making the invitation to Netanyahu.
“I’ve clear and profound disagreements with the prime minister, which I’ve voiced each privately and publicly and can proceed to take action,” Schumer stated.
“However as a result of America’s relationship with Israel is ironclad and transcends one individual or prime minister I joined the request for him to talk.”
Hamas attacked Israeli territory final Oct 7, killing round 1,200 individuals and capturing greater than 250 hostages, in accordance with Israeli tallies. About half the hostages had been freed within the November truce.
Israel in response launched a navy assault on Gaza that has since killed greater than 36,000 individuals, in accordance with well being officers within the territory, who say 1000’s extra lifeless are feared buried below the rubble.
