Congress Speech

Giuliani: Most Americans Agree with Netanyahu on Iran

Former NYC mayor shows unwavering support for Israeli PM in Israel Hayom interview, calls upcoming Congress speech 'absolutely essential.'

Officials Deny Reports that White House Will Boycott AIPAC

Contrary to reports, Israeli officials say the United States has no intention of boycotting the AIPAC conference next week.

State Dept.: Kerry Will be 'Out of Town' During Netanyahu Speech

Where will Kerry be when Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Congress? "Probably out of town", says his spokeswoman.

US Admits Shutting Out Israel from Iran Talks

White House accuses Israel of 'cherry-picking' information out of context 'to distort the negotiating position of the United States.'

Jeb Bush 'Eager' to Hear Netanyahu's Congress Speech

Former Florida Governor says he is surprised by White House reaction to Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress.

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Republican Invite of Netanyahu

CNN poll finds 63% of Americans believe it was a bad move to invite Netanyahu to address Congress without consulting Obama.

PM 'Expects the Courtesy' of Letting Him Address Congress

Netanyahu met Tuesday with US Reps. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) and Dennis A. Ross (R-FL), repeated his intention to speak to Congress.

PM's Congress Speech to be Censored for Electioneering

Central Elections Committee ruled PM's Congress speech be broadcast with five minute delay so editors can remove 'electioneering' remarks.

Rivlin: Israeli Leaders Should Address the Israeli Public

President Rivlin hints he is against Netanyahu's Congress speech, says Israeli leaders should present their opinions to Israelis.

American Officials Deny Obama Admin is 'Punishing' Israel

Senior officials in Washington deny Channel 2 report that the Obama administration stopped sharing information with Israel on Iran.

Holocaust 2? More Horrifying than the Original.

Bennett on CNN: Israel Will Not be the Next Czechoslovakia

Jewish Home chairman: Netanyahu's speech to Congress is essential so that Israel can make its case against a bad deal with Iran.

Jewish Democrats to Boehner: End the 'Firestorm' Over Netanyahu

Reps. Steve Israel, Ted Deutch and Nita Lowey say speaker John Boehner "politicized" U.S. relations with Israel.

Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel Supports Netanyahu's Congress Speech

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel calls on Obama to listen to Netanyahu's speech on the threat from Iran's nuclear program.

J Street Anti-Netanyahu Campaign 'Inflammatory' and 'Repugnant'

Anti Defamation League criticizes J Street's 'repugnant' anti-Netanyahu campaign for exacerbating 'already heated political moment.'

U.S. Jewish Orgs Pro-Netanyahu's Congressional Speech

ZOA condemns ADL and Reform Jewish groups for criticizing PM's acceptance of Congressional invitation.

Senators Petition Boehner to Postpone Netanyahu Speech

Democrats circulate a petition asking Speaker John Boehner to postpone the speech by Netanyahu until after Israeli elections.

Independent Senator to Boycott Netanyahu's Congress Speech

"I’m not going. I may watch it on TV," says Senator Bernie Sanders of PM Netanyahu's speech before Congress.

Reform Jewish Leader Calls Bibi Speech a 'Bad Idea'

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of Union for Reform Judaism, joins American Jewish leaders in urging PM to cancel Congress speech.

Biden Will Not Attend Netanyahu's Congress Speech

Vice President "expected to be travelling abroad" when Netanyahu addresses Congress next month, says official.

Senior White House Official to Visit Israel Despite Tensions

Despite tensions surrounding PM Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, senior White House advisor Phil Gordon will visit Israel later this month.

McCain: Relations With Israel 'the Worst I've Ever Seen'

Republican Senator John McCain says President Obama has had "unrealistic expectations" of Israel.

Yadlin: Netanyahu Brought Relations with U.S. to All-Time Low

Labor-Hatnua candidate for Defense Minister says Netanyahu "will not defeat Iran with speeches in Congress".

Giuliani: Perfect Time for Netanyahu to Address Congress

Former New York Mayor tells Israeli television he has no idea why there is "such a fuss" over Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

Baker: Congress Speech Could Backfire on Bibi in Elections

Former secretary of state draws parallel to former PM Yitzhak Shamir, who confronted the US and was ousted by Rabin in 1992.

Eli Yishai Accuses US of Intervening in Israeli Elections

Yachad - Ha'am Itanu Chairman Eli Yishai defends Netanyahu's right to speak at Congress; slams US and Israeli detractors.