Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in Washington, DC, to address Congress amid protests and heightened scrutiny over his handling of the Gaza war.

Itinerary Highlights
- Arrival: Expected Monday (29) exact time undisclosed.
- Meeting with Biden: Scheduled for Thursday, marking Biden’s first foreign leader meeting since announcing he will not seek re-election.
- Congress Address: Wednesday at 2 PM (18:00 GMT), making it Netanyahu's fourth address to the US Congress, the most by any foreign leader.

Agenda Focus
- Emphasizing US-Israel bipartisanship.
- Addressing Israel’s allies and critics within the US political spectrum.
- Coordinating responses to the Gaza conflict and regional stability.
- Addressing criticism over Gaza war casualties and Israeli settlement expansion.

Protests
- Planned demonstrations by various activist groups, including ANSWER, CodePink, and Jewish Voice for Peace, opposing Israel’s Gaza war and Washington’s support.
- Significant tu out expected, with organized transportation for activists from multiple states.
- Additional rallies by groups like UnXeptable and a coalition advocating for ceasefire and peace.

Other Meetings
- Memorial service for late Senator Joe Lieberman.
- Unclear if a meeting with former President Trump is planned.


Netanyahu faces inte ational criticism and legal scrutiny over Gaza actions and West Bank settlements.

US public support for the Gaza war has declined since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.


(colombotimes.lk)