Congressional Leadership Meets Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Congressional leaders at Capitol Hill meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is visiting the United States amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Netanyahu holds meetings with Senate and House leadership before delivering a joint address to Congress.

However, a handful of Senate and House Democrats boycott the remarks due to concerns over Israel's treatment of Palestine. Activists gather in Washington, DC to protest Netanyahu's visit and the war in Palestine, staging multiple demonstrations near the Capitol and the White House.

Security fencing is installed around the White House as a precaution. Meanwhile, congressional lawmakers continue their work on Capitol Hill but opt to start the August recess a week early, passing a stop-gap measure to avoid a shutdown in September.

President Joe Biden also meets with Netanyahu in the Oval Office, discussing the ongoing conflict. Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators clash near the White House, highlighting the tensions surrounding the visit.

The events underscore the significance of the visit and the ongoing impact of the Israel-Hamas war.