ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery address to Congress as pro-Gaza protesters flooded Washington DC.
Riot cops pepper-sprayed demonstrators near the Capitol building while other protesters were seen burning American flags near Union Station.
Netanyahu delivered a stark warning that “America is next” if the US doesn’t support Israel against the “axis of terror” led by Iran in the Middle East.
He addressed senators and representatives as Israel continues its war in Gaza – which has been raging since Hamas slaughtered more than 1,000 Israelis on October 7.
Also present in the audience for his address was tech billionaire Elon Musk – who has been vocal in his support of Israel.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were not in the chamber to hear Netanyahu speak – but Biden will meet him tomorrow at the White House.
Police erected a ring of steel around the Capitol with metal barriers and were out in force to face off with protesters who had vowed a “day of rage.”
The Israeli PM raged that those demonstrators were “Iran’s useful idiots” as he addressed a divided house – with at least 86 Democrats vowing to skip his remarks.
“For Iran, Israel is first, America is next. So, when Israel fights Hamas, we’re fighting Iran,” Netanyahu said.
“When we fight Hezbollah, we’re fighting Iran. When we fight the Houthis, we’re fighting Iran. And when we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the US.
“And one more thing. When Israel acts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons that could destroy Israel and threaten every American city, every city that you come from, we’re not only protecting ourselves, we’re protecting you.
“Our enemies are your enemies and our fight is your fight. Our victory will be your victory.”
Netanyahu remains under pressure at home over his handling of the war – which Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry claims has cost the lives of nearly 40,000 Palestinians.
Israel has vowed to continue the fight until Hamas has been destroyed and they have freed the remaining 116 hostages being held captive in Gaza.
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