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Protests expected in DC as Netanyahu addresses Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is addressing Congress against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Gaza. Multiple protests are planned outside the U.S. Capitol, with some condemning the Israeli military campaign overall, and others expressing support for Israel but pressing Netanyahu to strike a cease-fire deal and bring home hostages.
MARYLAND - Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan called for Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks to reverse her support for cutting off aid to Israel.
The former Governor took to X to urge Alsobrooks to join him in encouraging the Senate to act against antisemitism and to protect Maryland and America’s Jewish community.
"At this critical hour, Maryland and America’s Jewish community need leaders who will stand with them regardless of the political winds. This is not about the differences between the right and the left—it is about the difference between right and wrong."
Netanyahu in DC live updates: Protests begin ahead of address to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington Monday for a visit that includes meetings with President Joe Biden and a Wednesday speech before a joint session of Congress.
Read the full statement below:
Former Maryland Gov. Hogan calls for Alsobrooks to reverse her support of cutting off aid to Israel
In anticipation of Netanyahu's visit to D.C., police have significantly boosted security around the Capitol building and closed multiple roads in the area.
Demonstrators have already begun gathering in the streets surrounding the U.S. Capitol. A permit application submitted to the National Park Service estimated at least 5,000 participants.
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