07/23/2024

Harris Won’t Preside over Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress

Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Biden Thursday

Vice President Harris has declined to preside over the Senate chamber when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday afternoon, according to two people familiar with her plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.

Netanyahu, who has clashed with President Joe Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza, is expected to meet with Harris at another point during his visit, however, according to a U.S. official. He is also expected to meet with Biden on Thursday.

Harris is traveling to Indianapolis for a previously scheduled event during Netanyahu's speech, and her absence should not be interpreted as a change in her position on Israel, said a Harris aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss plans that are not yet public.

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