Efforts to counter oppression narrative
Warm applause as PM says America and Israel must stand together to ensure forces of civilization triumph over barbarism * Several hostage family members removed from Congress, detained
The game began with a massive security presence outside the stadium amid an increasingly strained international climate that has Paris’ safety efforts squarely in the spotlight.
The Israel team arrived under a heavy police escort, with motorbike riders at the front and around a dozen riot police vans following behind. Armed police officers patrolled the Parc des Princes stadium, one with a rifle resting on his shoulder.
The atmosphere outside the venue is calm. Fans from both countries mingled, holding up flags and posing for photos.
Mali fans sang proudly when their anthem was played first. When it came to Israel’s anthem, boos and whistles immediately rang out.
The stadium speaker system playing the anthems then got notably louder in what seemed like an effort to drown out the jeers.
Once play began, Israeli players were booed each time they touched the ball.
“Working together, I’m confident that our two nations will vanquish the tyrants and terrorists who threaten us both,” he says.
“I promise you this – no matter how long it takes, Israel will not relent,” Netanyahu says. “Israel will not bend.” It will defend its land and its people, he says.
“We will fight until we achieve victory — victory of liberty over tyranny, victory of life over death, victory of good over evil — that’s our solemn commitment.”
Together with the US and Arab partners, we can transform the region from a backwater of repression, poverty and war into a place of prosperity and peace, he says.
He says Israel will always remain “America’s indispensable ally. Through thick and thin, in good times and in bad, Israel will always be your loyal friend and your steadfast partner.”
“Thank you for standing with Israel in our hour of need,” he says, and promises, “Together we shall defend our common civilization” and “secure a brilliant future for both our nations.”
“May God bless Israel, may God bless America and may God bless the great alliance between Israel and America forever,” he finishes to a standing ovation, as some Democrats stream quickly out of the room. Republicans, and about half the Democrats, stand and applaud.
Many youths had bought into the oppression narrative, making it difficult to explain Israel’s right to self-defense.
“The US remains remarkably supportive but the world has always been much more hostile, . .”
Netanyahu’s visit comes after yet another international body has condemned Israel, with the International Court of Justice’s Friday advisory opinion that Israel was illegally occupying the West Bank and that its control had to come to an end. Such reports demonstrated a need for an articulate spokesperson for Israel’s cause.
Netanyahu has to restore the Israeli narrative of self-defense, and emphasize the justness of the war, said Hauer. The IDF wasn’t perfect and had made mistakes during combat, but was fighting with morality contrary to Hamas.
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Hamas on July 23 announced in China that it has signed a deal with rival Palestinian factions for “national unity”. China said the deal would help the rival factions govern Gaza when the war ends, AFP
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Netanyahu addresses Congress, lays out vision for post-war Gaza, anti-Iran allianceWarm applause as PM says America and Israel must stand together to ensure forces of civilization triumph over barbarism * Several hostage family members removed from Congress, detained
Israeli anthem, players jeered as soccer team kicks off Olympic Games amid high security
Israel’s national anthem is loudly jeered before its soccer team kicked off play at the Paris Olympics against Mali tonight.
The game began with a massive security presence outside the stadium amid an increasingly strained international climate that has Paris’ safety efforts squarely in the spotlight.
The Israel team arrived under a heavy police escort, with motorbike riders at the front and around a dozen riot police vans following behind. Armed police officers patrolled the Parc des Princes stadium, one with a rifle resting on his shoulder.
The atmosphere outside the venue is calm. Fans from both countries mingled, holding up flags and posing for photos.
Mali fans sang proudly when their anthem was played first. When it came to Israel’s anthem, boos and whistles immediately rang out.
The stadium speaker system playing the anthems then got notably louder in what seemed like an effort to drown out the jeers.
Once play began, Israeli players were booed each time they touched the ball.
Some 70 Democrats boycotted Netanyahu speech, Tlaib protests during address
Roughly 70 Democrats from the House and Senate are boycotting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing speech to a joint session of Congress based on statements from those doing so and a rough head count of those in the audience.
Netanyahu’s last speech to a joint session of Congress in 2015 saw 58 Democrats boycott.
Palestinian-American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib, one of Israel’s fiercest critics in Congress, sat through Netanyahu’s speech, holding up a small protest sign reading “Guilty of Genocide” and “War criminal,” before being asked to stop by officialsHe calls America a
Netanyahu’s last speech to a joint session of Congress in 2015 saw 58 Democrats boycott.
Palestinian-American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib, one of Israel’s fiercest critics in Congress, sat through Netanyahu’s speech, holding up a small protest sign reading “Guilty of Genocide” and “War criminal,” before being asked to stop by officialsHe calls America a
“Working together, I’m confident that our two nations will vanquish the tyrants and terrorists who threaten us both,” he says.
“I promise you this – no matter how long it takes, Israel will not relent,” Netanyahu says. “Israel will not bend.” It will defend its land and its people, he says.
“We will fight until we achieve victory — victory of liberty over tyranny, victory of life over death, victory of good over evil — that’s our solemn commitment.”
Together with the US and Arab partners, we can transform the region from a backwater of repression, poverty and war into a place of prosperity and peace, he says.
He says Israel will always remain “America’s indispensable ally. Through thick and thin, in good times and in bad, Israel will always be your loyal friend and your steadfast partner.”
“Thank you for standing with Israel in our hour of need,” he says, and promises, “Together we shall defend our common civilization” and “secure a brilliant future for both our nations.”
“May God bless Israel, may God bless America and may God bless the great alliance between Israel and America forever,” he finishes to a standing ovation, as some Democrats stream quickly out of the room. Republicans, and about half the Democrats, stand and applaud.
Netanyahu says Israel will retain security control of Gaza, calls for deradicalization of population like in Germany, Japan after WWII
Netanyahu says the war in Gaza would end tomorrow if Hamas “surrenders, disarms and returns all the hostages.
But if it doesn’t, “Israel will fight until we destroy Hamas’s military capabilities, end its rule in Gaza and bring all our hostages home.”
“That’s what total victory means and we will settle for nothing less,” he says.
The day after we defeat Hamas a new Gaza can emerge, he says. “My vision for that day is for a demilitarized and deradicalized Gaza.”
He says Israel “does not seek to resettle Gaza,” but must maintain overall security control for the foreseeable future to make sure Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel.
Gaza should have a civilian administration run by Palestinians who don’t seek to destroy Israel, he says. “That’s not too much to ask.”
The next generation of Palestinians must learn to live alongside Jews, he says, calling for deradicalization of the Palestinians in Gaza and comparing that imperative need to what happened in Japan and Germany after World War II.
The demilitarization and deradicalization of Gaza can lead to security, prosperity and peace, he says, saying that this is his “vision” for Gaza.
But if it doesn’t, “Israel will fight until we destroy Hamas’s military capabilities, end its rule in Gaza and bring all our hostages home.”
“That’s what total victory means and we will settle for nothing less,” he says.
The day after we defeat Hamas a new Gaza can emerge, he says. “My vision for that day is for a demilitarized and deradicalized Gaza.”
He says Israel “does not seek to resettle Gaza,” but must maintain overall security control for the foreseeable future to make sure Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel.
Gaza should have a civilian administration run by Palestinians who don’t seek to destroy Israel, he says. “That’s not too much to ask.”
The next generation of Palestinians must learn to live alongside Jews, he says, calling for deradicalization of the Palestinians in Gaza and comparing that imperative need to what happened in Japan and Germany after World War II.
The demilitarization and deradicalization of Gaza can lead to security, prosperity and peace, he says, saying that this is his “vision” for Gaza.
Iran is behind all the turmoil in the region and beyond, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He recalls that Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, pledged to export the Islamic Revolution to the entire world.
America, “the guardian of Western civilization” and “the world’s greatest power,” stands in the way of Iran’s plan to impose radical Islam on the world.
Iran sees America as its greatest enemy, he says.
“Israel is merely a tool. The main war, the real war, is with America,” Netanyahu says, quoting Iran’s foreign minister.
Netanyahu lays out Iranian attacks against US servicemen and diplomats in Lebanon, Africa, Iraq, and the US.
Iran understands that to truly challenge America, it must first conquer the Middle East.
But “one proud, pro-American democracy” stands in the way – Israel.
“For Iran, Israel is first, America is next. When Israel fights Hamas, we’re fighting Iran. When Israel fights Hezbollah, we’re fighting Iran. When we’re fighting the Houthis, we’re fighting Iran.”
When Israel acts to prevent Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon, it’s not only protecting Israel, he tells Congress, “we’re protecting you.”
Israel’s enemies are America’s enemies, he says, and “our victory will be your victory.”
Netanyahu highlights Israel’s fight against Iran’s proxies.
Victory over Hamas is close, says Netanyahu.
Turning to Hezbollah in Lebanon he says that, diplomatically or otherwise, “Israel will do whatever it must do” to restore security to the northern border and bring 80,000 displaced Israelis back to their homes.
He describes the Yemeni Houthi drone attack last week and Israel’s strike in response. “Those who attack Israel will pay a very heavy price,” he says.
“I know that America has our back,” he says. “I thank you for it — all sides of the aisle.”
He thanks the US for “generous military assistance,” and points out the “critical intelligence” that have helped protect both countries. “We help keep American boots off the ground,” he says.
He recalls that Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, pledged to export the Islamic Revolution to the entire world.
America, “the guardian of Western civilization” and “the world’s greatest power,” stands in the way of Iran’s plan to impose radical Islam on the world.
Iran sees America as its greatest enemy, he says.
“Israel is merely a tool. The main war, the real war, is with America,” Netanyahu says, quoting Iran’s foreign minister.
Netanyahu lays out Iranian attacks against US servicemen and diplomats in Lebanon, Africa, Iraq, and the US.
Iran understands that to truly challenge America, it must first conquer the Middle East.
But “one proud, pro-American democracy” stands in the way – Israel.
“For Iran, Israel is first, America is next. When Israel fights Hamas, we’re fighting Iran. When Israel fights Hezbollah, we’re fighting Iran. When we’re fighting the Houthis, we’re fighting Iran.”
When Israel acts to prevent Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon, it’s not only protecting Israel, he tells Congress, “we’re protecting you.”
Israel’s enemies are America’s enemies, he says, and “our victory will be your victory.”
Netanyahu highlights Israel’s fight against Iran’s proxies.
Victory over Hamas is close, says Netanyahu.
Turning to Hezbollah in Lebanon he says that, diplomatically or otherwise, “Israel will do whatever it must do” to restore security to the northern border and bring 80,000 displaced Israelis back to their homes.
He describes the Yemeni Houthi drone attack last week and Israel’s strike in response. “Those who attack Israel will pay a very heavy price,” he says.
“I know that America has our back,” he says. “I thank you for it — all sides of the aisle.”
He thanks the US for “generous military assistance,” and points out the “critical intelligence” that have helped protect both countries. “We help keep American boots off the ground,” he says.
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