Many Democrats To Skip Netanyahu’s Speech Today

The Washington Post reports:

Scores of Democrats won’t be in attendance today when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in a visit that has been rife with political maneuvering and partisan opposition. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called the speech “political theater” during a Washington Post Live interview yesterday with Leigh Ann.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said “it will be the first time in American history that a war criminal” has been given the “honor” of addressing Congress. The International Criminal Court charged Netanyahu with war crimes. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) has declined to preside over the joint address and won’t attend, either. Disgruntled Democrats want Netanyahu to commit to a cease-fire, relay a plan for long-term peace and commit to a plan for Gazans to receive abundant humanitarian aid.

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