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Despite fanatical pro-Hamas protesters who set off fire alarms all night in his hotel, left maggots in the conference room set aside for the Israelis, and tried to block all the roads on the way to the Capitol, the forces of evil did not prevail: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Congress on Wednesday afternoon as planned, and did his best to shore up a U.S./Israel alliance that the Biden-Harris administration, in desperate pursuit of votes from Michigan, has done so much to damage.
The signs of that damage were unmistakable as Netanyahu entered the House chamber to an enthusiastic and prolonged standing ovation. Some of the House’s most notorious leftists boycotted the event, including Nancy Pelosi, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the lame duck Jamaal Bowman, Jamie Raskin, and Cori Bush. Rashida Tlaib was there, looking even more sour than usual and holding up a fan on which was printed “War Criminal.”
For the most part, however, Netanyahu was warmly received. He was interrupted repeatedly for standing ovations as he declared that the Gaza war is “not a clash of civilizations – it’s a clash between barbarism and civilization.” The war, he said, was “a clash between those who glorify death and those who sanctify life.” In one of many gentle but unmistakable ripostes to those in the Biden regime who want to destroy America’s alliance with Israel, he emphasized that “for the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together.”
Netanyahu took his audience through a brief but pointed recap of just how bad the Hamas jihad attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, really were, noting that in proportion to the populations of Israel and the U.S., Oct. 7 was like twenty 9/11s. He introduced the rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani, who was in the galleries (seated not far from Elon Musk), and struck a conciliatory tone, ignoring all the ways that the Biden administration has betrayed Israel while thanking Biden for his “tireless efforts on behalf of the hostages,” as well as his “heartfelt support for Israel.”
The Israeli prime minister also struck back at the false claim that Israel is an “apartheid” state, introducing a Bedouin Muslim soldier and pointing out that in the Israeli military, Muslim soldiers are fighting alongside their Jewish, Druze, and Christian comrades-in-arms for the defense of their country.
In the same vein, Netanyahu had strong words for the anti-Israel protesters who, he said, “stand with evil, stand with Hamas.” They should, he said to prolonged applause, “be ashamed of themselves.” Gays for Gaza, he said, were equivalent to Chickens for KFC. It was, of course, blazingly obvious, and only unusual in that no one of his stature had said it before. To those who claim that Israel is a colonialist state, he emphasized the Jewish people’s 4,000-year connection to their homeland. Claims that Israel is racist and genocidal were, he stated, “outrageous slanders.”
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somehistory says
“Protestors apprehended after interrupting Netanyahu’s Congress speech”
“The Israeli leader called pro-Gaza protestors ‘useful idiots’ who are being manipulated by leaders in Iran. One very outspoken pro-Gaza Squad member, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., surprisingly attended the address. Dawning a keffiyeh, she sat expressionless while listening to Netanyahu speak. In an act of defiance she occasionally held up a sign pointed at the Israeli prime minister that read ‘GUILTY OF GENOCIDE.’ Close to 100 Democrats are thought to have skipped Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Capitol speech due to tensions over the ongoing war with the Hamas terror group in Gaza.”
The ghoul in the House should be arrested for supporting….giving comfort to…an enemy of humanity; an enemy which is threatening to murder Americans.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/protestors-apprehended-after-interrupting-netanyahu-s-congress-speech/ss-BB1qz9AF?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=a0890616570b45b4a03be41a726ec83e&ei=22#image=4
James Lincoln says
somehistory,
Rashida Tlaib, a member of the “house terror caucus”, epitomizes the “useful idiot” that Netanyahu was referencing.
She is sick and evil.
somehistory says
Agreeing with all you said, James.
Her harvest will be a large one….and all of wicked weeds.
Jayell1 says
This seems to be yet another example of ‘oppressed’ female disciples of the Great Prophet being at least as enthusiastic supporters of the ideology that ‘oppresses’ them as their ‘oppressors’, if not more so. Can anyone explain this odd phenomenon?
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Jayell
I think when muslimahs join the jihad gung-ho, they are regarded as a part of “the team” and thereby avoid getting subjected to the treatment they normally would in any normal muslim society. I doubt that these Hamas moms who brag about their kids becoming jihadist fidayeen are ever subjected to any beatings, even w/ “miswaks”
࿗Infidel࿘ says
James
She & her clan in Samaria are pro-Hamas: she has no illusions of what she is supporting. In fact, her ex-husband was pro-Fatah, which might have made him a “moderate” by those definitions
Netanyahu was referring to the Leftist, particularly the LGBTQIA2S+ crowd – the “Queers for Palestine” mobs here, who would be lynched if either they went to Gaza, or in places like Dearbornistan. Nothing close would happen to Tlaib in either situation, since she’s pretty much on the same page as Hamas
James Lincoln says
Agree, Infidel.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
James
There was also the grotesque group “Jews against Israel” in yesterday’s demonstrations: guys dressed in Orthodox Jewish robes working alongside Hamas. They’re not merely “chickens for KFC”: they are “Jews for Eichmann”
Mike says
True. Also, she looks like M.O.D.OK. from the Marvel Universe.
That wouldn’t be such a bad thing if she had some moral rectitude to compensate for it.
Troybeam says
I so dislike the left in government especially Nancy Pelosi, only God will serve her justice and he is watching & taking notes. (her remarks after Netanyahu’s speech today)
Walter Sieruk says
When Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress he spoke about “the Jewish people’s 4,000-year connection to their homeland.”
Netanyahu by saying that had declered a valid and true statement, which has been proven to be true by archaeological discoveries as well as from the Bible, First Kings 4:20,21, 24.,25. 8:55,56.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Since Kamala was presumably not there, who aside from Speaker Johnson sat behind him on behalf of the Senate? Anybody?
I watched JNews discuss whether Netanyahu should have come in the first place, given that this is a lame duck regime, and a hostile one at that
STEVEN THOMPSON says
I believe Netanyahu did the right thing by attending, and speaking at, The House Chamber. Any opportunity he has to explain the true situation is a good thing, because he is planting seeds of fact in the minds of those who listen, whether they be supporters, or those who are presently neutral, and even those who are opposed, all in the hopes that some may come to their senses.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
I do agree w/ him coming: the only thing I’m questioning is the timing. Biden is a lame duck (or dead parrot as Piers Morgan put it in FNC’s “The Five”), while Que Mala is openly pro-jihad. She and 80 Dem congressmen. Yeah, Bibi was being watched by TV & SM viewers, but as far as influencing the people who matter, he had no impact
Aside from John Fetterman, name me a major Democrat congressman (Senate or House) who’s outspoken about his/her support to Israel! I have not heard Josh Shapiro’s views on Israel: even before they are known, people are questioning his value to a Que Mala ticket just b’cos he’s Jewish
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Okay, watched it right now, it was Sen Ben Cardin
Despite the absence of the squad, there were still jeers from the Dems
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Just watched his entire speech. Like most Bibi speeches, a great speech. I loved how he tied everything together, & covered everything – from the attacks from Gaza and Yemen to the testimony of the Ivy League presidents about the “context” of anti-Semitism. Despite the boycott by all the squad members, there was still booing by even a section of the Dems who attended. Dear Alan Dershowitz, your party is even more anti-Semitic than you realize, when you factor that in
While he focused his attention on Iran and its proxies – Hamas, Hizbullah & the Houthis, Iran does have state-allies as well: Turkey, Qatar and Kuwait. He should have directed some of his fire at Turkey, and questioned its membership of NATO, just like one of his cabinet colleagues did
One of the things Netanyahu mentioned at the end is that he didn’t want to re-settle Gaza, and that he hoped there would be a Palestinian leadership that doesn’t seek to destroy Israel. Given their education system, that is asking too much. Instead, he should put some Israeli Arab muslims in charge of the civil administration in Gaza, re-doing their education system. In fact, that needs to happen in Judea and Samaria as well, if Israel is to have lasting peace w/ the Palis
James Lincoln says
࿗Infidel࿘ says,
“One of the things Netanyahu mentioned at the end is that he didn’t want to re-settle Gaza, and that he hoped there would be a Palestinian leadership that doesn’t seek to destroy Israel.”
I have to disagree with Bibi on that one.
Israel with its IDF needs to have full operational control of Gaza – permanently.
The so-called “Palestinians” had their chance and blew it by voting in Hamas.
No second chances!
࿗Infidel࿘ says
I agree here, but politically, it would be unsustainable for Israel, even w/ Republicans who support them. Which is why I think putting Arab muslims to govern them for, say 20 years, so that their schools are de-islamized and they learn to accept the existence of Israel, is the best way forward
James Lincoln says
Infidel,
Thanks for your reply – and added info.
Walter Sieruk says
It is very much a “Choice between “Barbarism and civilization.” What ‘s more its a conflict and even a war between civilization and Islamic barbarism”
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Therefore , Israel really has no other alternative other then having its Isreal Defense Force come down hard with much might on the Muslims terrorists of Hamas. For the jihadists of Hamas will only understand the language of military might because they will not respond to the language of reason or logic .
Those Hamas jihadists are so horrendously evil cruel vicious as well as vile and heinous that they rape torture and murder Israeli girls then murder them . They also deliberately take living healthy infants burn them to death. the list of horrific atrocities that they commit does go much further
By contrast, the soldiers of the IDF go out of their way to avoid having civilian casualties . With Hamas completely different .
For those despicable jihadist of Hamas intentionally have their weapon and jihad war centers based around civilians, including women and children .using them as human shields Hamas then blames Israel then civilians are harmed and killed.
.Likewise , the Muslim politicians who are the stealth jihadists in American then have the Islamic gall to yell out and talk about Israeli war crimes when Hamas started this war on October 7th 2023 and had its commit the real war crimes.
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CalvinsLutheran says
I wish Israel were transported away from the Earth so that all that oppose her could get what they deserve. This world ? without Israel would be fit for those who oppose her. I have not the Grace and Mercy the God of Israel has. God please bless Israel.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Maybe if Israel & coastal California could be swapped (sorry, Gravenimage). Then Israel would be a peaceful neighbor to AZ, NV, OR and Mexico, while Hamas would find itself breaking down the doors of Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Willie Brown, Eric Garcetti, Cenk Uygur, Patrisse Cullors and so on
Burnaby Lad says
the long and the short of the speech is – somebody is going to have to kiss the donkey. the battlespace in gaza is ruled by IDO, named after the IDF soldier who could see around corners
Donna says
Infidel I love that idea! I live in AZ and have to deal with libtards from “cali”. My beautiful small town has been over run by foul beings the last 10 years! The illegals travel through leaving trash in the desert. The liberals bought up all the housing when it was affordable. ??
Donna says
And I could drive over to the holy land in a few hours!
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Also, you’d have Bibi in place of Newsom. In the meantime, in the Levant, Hamas, Islamic Jihad could try converting Newsom, while PFLP could merge w/ the California Democrat Party
Troybeam says
-choice-between-barbarism-and-civilization, Netanyahu is correct. The world refuses to look at Islam for what it is and what it is doing globally. Instead they attack Israel for defending their nation and take pity on Gaza and Hamas for the attack on Oct.7, 2023 for they did attack and take hostages which set off a global pity party for them thanks to the left/democrat news.
The world has a choice to make keep a civilization and or fight the Islamic barbarism that is Islam.
Long live Israel.
OLD GUY says
This is what DIVERSITY brings to your country, people with all kinds of crazy shit ideologies. The fights will begin and everything America stands for will be challenged and at the mercy of the loudest. The only thing different today is our governments lack of law and order.
Nabil Bissada says
Mr. Netanyahu represented a wonderful speech saying all the true for what happened from October 7th till now.
Is the democracy, human rights and freedom allowed who are living in USA to burn the flag of the country who accepted them as a refugee?
Not only Hamas is a barbarism but also everyone supporting Hamas is a barbarism.
The barbarism who protestor in front the congress was not to support people of Gaza. It was against Israel.
Why they do not support the people of Yemen, Sudan, Somalia in time millions is suffering and dying from the war.
Who protester against Israel is for a religious purpose according to the Koran and the sharia law not for politic purpose.
Release immediately the Israeli civilian’s hostage. To keep them it’s a cower action with no morality and unhuman.
Majority of the Arab Muslims country support Israel. And they consider Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Deport anyone immediately who support or burn the American flag.
Billy Corr says
Many – perhaps most – educated Israelis regard Netanyahu as a corrupt crook.
That aside, let us list a mere three grievous sins of omission and commission:
1. His attempted judicial reset – “reform” is a value-laden word to be avoided in this context – tore Israeli Jewish society apart for months and may – may – have been a factor in emboldening Hamas and Hamas’ allies. to hasten the atrocity of October 7th 2023.
2. He and his allies have encouraged the settlers in Judea and Samaria to behave with callous barbarity towards their Arab neighbors, robbing them, hacking down their olive trees, burning their crops and stealing their sheep. On occasion, murder has been committed with apparent impunity.
3. By for the worst of Netanyahu’s crimes was the neglect of the “Gaza Envelope”. Where were the furiously barking dogs guarding every border kibbutz? Where were the loaded 9mm handguns and long guns which should have been beside every bed? Where were the platoons of armed personnel who should have been posted in every border kibbutz?
Incredibly, teams of IDF personnel visited many border kibbutzim and confiscated long guns, subsequently bestowing these weapons on the worst class of brutish settlers in Judea and Samaria.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
1. Alan Dershowitz described last October how he had helped Netanyahu and his detractors arrive at an amicable solution. Nonetheless, Israel’s judicial structure is their business, not yours – unless you happen to be Israeli
2. Arab muslims in Judea and Samaria have behaved brutally w/ Jews – settlers or not. There have been stories about Jews who accidentally drove into Judea/Samaria and got lynched by the Palis. This is something globally true about muslims – they don’t know how to co-exist w/ their non-muslim neighbors, courtesy the qur’an and sunnah. The expectation that Jewish settlers be nice to them defies credulity. Also, what about the kibbutzen next to Gaza that were raided on October 7th? Aside from being in Israel proper, those people had done a lot for the Palis, and got their babies baked in ovens for their thanks
3. On the third point, yeah, there ought to be an investigation into the lapses that enabled the October 7th massacre. But that can only happen once this war is over. Just like Pearl Harbor was investigated starting 1946, once the war was over
Also, Israel needs to re-visit the issue of gun ownership. Early in its history, every Jew was armed: Israel needs to have its version of the 2nd Amendment. Not to battle its government, as we do, but to protect against guerrilla attacks by Palis