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What met Israel’s Netanyahu in Washington DC?

Jul 25, 2024

Political analyst Omar Baddar discusses Netanyahu's controversial Congress address, US reactions, protests, and shifting policies on Israel-Palestine. Highlights include GOP using Netanyahu as a wedge issue, Dem criticisms, motivations behind Gaza conflict, and voter dilemmas amidst US involvement.

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Omar Baddar

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Quick takeaways

Netanyahu's declining support in the U.S. reflects a shift in American sentiment towards his policies regarding Palestine.

Differing reactions from U.S. officials like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden towards Netanyahu's visit signal potential policy contrasts and political strategies.

Deep dives

Netanyahu's Visit and U.S. Reception

Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington during a time of U.S. political unrest showcases a reception ranging from red-carpet treatment to strong opposition. The joint address to Congress sparked significant protests, reflecting a shift in American sentiment towards the Israeli Prime Minister and his policies, especially concerning Palestine. Netanyahu's declining support in the U.S. is evident, with many Americans expressing disapproval of his actions and character.

Intro

2min

Protests Against Netanyahu Visit

6min

Discussions on the Reception of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Washington DC

2min

Analyzing Netanyahu's motivations and the risks of prolonged conflict in Gaza

4min

Navigating the Dilemma of Voting Amidst Disillusionment with U.S. Involvement in Gaza War

5min

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress, many lawmakers failed to appear, including Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Is this a sign that Washington is changing its tune?

In this episode:

Omar Baddar (@OmarBaddar), Political Analyst, Director of Communications, Public Citizen

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, Tamara Khandaker, and Sonia Bhagat, with Manahil Naveed, Veronique Eshaya, Mohammad Zain Shafi Khan, and our host Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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