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    Speaker Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress

    Johnson's invitation comes as the debate about U.S. policy toward Israel has shifted since the war. GOP leaders are emphasizing their support for Netanyahu, and highlighting a divide among Democrats.
    by Deirdre Walsh Mar 21, 2024 3 minutes
    House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.
    Updated March 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM ET

    House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.

    "I would love to have him come in and address a joint session of Congress. We'll certainly extend that invitation" to Netanyahu, Johnson said on CNBC's Squawk Box. The speaker has not issued any official invite or picked a date for an address.

    The invitation comes as the months-long Israeli war in Gaza has highlighted a shifting debate on Capitol Hill

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