Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza during fiery speech to Congress: ‘Must stand together’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to the U.S. Congress on July 24, which triggered boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands of protesters to the Capitol to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it has created.

Nine months into the war in Gaza, Mr. Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war until “total victory.” He also sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups, and bitterly condemned widespread opposition in the United States to the war.

“America and Israel must stand together. When we stand together something really simple happens: we win, they lose.” said Mr. Netanyahu, who wore a yellow pin expressing solidarity with the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.