Israeli Prime Minister's Speech and American Support

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The chapter analyzes a speech by the Israeli Prime Minister to America's Congress, focusing on the ongoing war in Gaza and framing it as a battle between barbarism and civilization. It explores the implications of the conflict, the political support for Israel, and the opposition protests. The chapter also touches on the absence of key figures from a recent event and Biden's involvement in negotiations for a ceasefire.

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