Some of the strongest criticisms of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who drew the ire of many Democratic members due to his speech in the US Congress, were as follows:
- Senator Sanders:
Senator Sanders, who is Jewish himself, protested Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, saying, “I think he is a war criminal. I think he absolutely should not have been invited to Congress.” Sanders also criticized Israel’s military operation in Gaza and called for humanitarian aid.
- Former House Speaker Pelosi:
Pelosi lashed out at Netanyahu, saying, “Netanyahu’s presentation to Congress was the worst speech ever by a foreign leader,” and expressed hope that Israel would achieve its goals.
- Rashida Tlaib:
Tlaib, the only Palestinian representative in Congress, reacted to Netanyahu’s standing ovation, calling it “disgusting.”
- Cory Bush:
Bush also expressed his outrage at Netanyahu’s speech, saying, “Our own government is actively complicit in every step of this genocide.”
- Minister Tunc:
Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc also reacted to Netanyahu’s speech at the US Congress on social media, saying, “It is a shame for humanity” and stressing that Turkey stands with its Palestinian brothers.
