Rocker Dave Matthews joined the pro-Palestinian protests of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he spoke earlier than Congress in Washington D.C.
On Wednesday (July 24), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech earlier than a joint session of members of Congress on the U.S. Capitol. His look was denounced by a large crowd protesting the remedy of the Palestinian folks through the conflict in Gaza. They had been joined by one notable determine – musician Dave Matthews. He spoke to a reporter from Al-Jazeera through the protests. “I simply assume it’s horrible when nearly all of the world is taking a look at this man and what he’s doing in Gaza after which additionally what he’s overseeing within the West Financial institution and East Jerusalem [and] we’re welcoming [him] into the so-called sacred halls of our authorities,” he started.
“This has been an ongoing battle for those who simply need to have dignity and be capable to stay impartial lives and dream of a greater future,” he continued. “And this man is the top of the impediment towards that freedom and that we have now [him] visiting the nation is obscene. It’s a disgusting present of help for somebody that doesn’t deserve our help.” The “Crash Into Me” singer concluded: “I’m ashamed that my tax {dollars} are going to the brutalizing of a whole folks. It’s shameful. And I’m ashamed that our authorities is welcoming him right here.”
Netanyahu’s speech was controversial for a number of causes. Whereas he praised President Joe Biden initially, he quickly turned to heap reward on former President Donald Trump “for all he’s carried out for Israel.” Netanyahu has lengthy been a supporter of Republican and conservative causes. He additionally made no direct point out of ongoing efforts led by the U.S. to acquire a ceasefire with the Hamas group and the discharge of tons of of Israeli hostages or that he’d be prepared to agree. Netanyahu additionally denounced the protests on school campuses in opposition to him, calling these concerned “Iran’s helpful idiots.” He additionally confronted opposition from many of the Democrats, with Michigan consultant and Palestinian-American Rashida Tlaib holding up an indication studying “Conflict Prison” all through his speech.
Netanyahu is at present dealing with arrest warrants by the Worldwide Prison Courtroom for alleged conflict crimes in opposition to the Palestinians through the battle, which started on Oct. 7, 2023, with over 1,200 Israelis and 39,000 Palestinians killed along with different overseas nationals working with the United Nations and Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen.
