A number of Democratic lawmakers are set to engage in counter-programming events on Wednesday instead of attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. This move highlights the ongoing division among Democrats regarding Israel’s conflict with Hamas.
Simultaneous to Netanyahu's speech, progressive nonprofit groups will host an event at the Capitol titled “Peace is Possible: An Alternative Vision for Israel and Palestine.” The event will feature Israeli and Palestinian peace leaders and is supported by organizations like the Center for American Progress and Middle East Democracy Center.
