Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Address Joint Meeting of US Congress
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint meeting of the US Congress on July 19 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israel's statehood and reaffirm the special relationship between Israel and the US.
This is the first time a sitting speaker of the House has addressed Israel's parliament in 25 years.
The Israeli presidency is a ceremonial office meant to serve as a unifying force in a diverse and often divided country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed Congress three times, including a 2015 speech criticizing then-President Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran.
Netanyahu has disagreed with US President Joe Biden over Netanyahu's proposed overhaul of Israel's judicial system and his hard-line government's actions against the Palestinians.
The Israeli presidency is a ceremonial office meant to serve as a unifying force in a diverse and often divided country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed Congress three times, including a 2015 speech criticizing then-President Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran.
Netanyahu has disagreed with US President Joe Biden over Netanyahu's proposed overhaul of Israel's judicial system and his hard-line government's actions against the Palestinians.
