(24 Jul 2024)
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Washington, DC – 24 July 2024
1. Wide, side view of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing U.S. Congress
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister:
"Israel will fight until we destroy Hamas’s military capabilities and its rule in Gaza and bring all our hostages home. That’s what total victory means. And we will settle for nothing less."
3. Pull out, protesters in yellow t-shirts in audience
4. Cutaway of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, (D) Mich. sitting with House staffer
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel:
"For the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together. "
6. Pan, standing ovation
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel:
"Because, because when we stand together, something very simple happens. We win. They lose."
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel:
"I want to thank President Biden for his tireless efforts on behalf of the hostages and for his efforts to the hostage families as well."
9. Wide, audience applauding
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister:
"On behalf of the people of Israel. I came here today to say thank you, America. Thank you for your support and solidarity. Thank you for standing in Israel, with Israel in our hour of need. Together, together we shall defend our common civilization. Together we shall secure a brilliant future for both our nations."
11. Various, members stand and applaud
STORYLINE:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress Wednesday that triggered boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to condemn the war and the humanitarian crisis it has created.
Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war until “total victory," disappointing hopes by some that the Israeli leader’s visit to the United States could bring some breakthrough in negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage-release.
Speaking for nearly an hour to frequent applause from U.S. lawmakers, as well as stony silence from many leading Democrats in the chamber, Netanyahu said the U.S. has a shared interest in his country’s fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups.
“America and Israel must stand together. When we stand together something really simple happens: We win, they lose," said Netanyahu, who wore a yellow pin expressing solidarity with the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
One member, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American serving Congress, took it a step further, holding up a sign that said “WAR CRIMINAL” on one side and “GUILTY OF GENOCIDE.” Tlaib has been one of Netanyahu’s most strident critics in Congress and was censured for her comments last year against the Israel-Hamas war, which has killed more than 39,000 in Gaza.
But the Israeli leader soon pivoted to a darker tone as he derided those protesting the war on college campuses and elsewhere in the U.S., gesturing to demonstrations happening on the streets outside the Capitol. He called protesters useful idiots for Israel’s adversaries.
He drew shouts of applause from many in Congress, but also silence from leading Democrats who declined to stand and cheer.
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