Harris Won’t Preside Over Netanyahu’s Speech

The Washington Post reports:

Vice President Harris has declined to preside over the Senate chamber when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday afternoon, according to two people familiar with her plans.

Netanyahu, who has clashed with President Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza, is expected to meet with Harris at another point during his visit, however, according to a U.S. official. He will also probably meet with Biden during his time in Washington.

As Harris seeks the Democratic presidential nomination after Biden’s departure from the campaign, all eyes will be on how she navigates the inflammatory and divisive issue of Israel’s war in Gaza after the Oct. 7 attack on the country by Hamas.

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