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Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure Congress on Wednesday about the state of Israel's democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, acknowledging “intense and painful debate” at home over actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline government.

Comes amid a divide among Democrats on Israel

WASHINGTON – The longest serving member of Minnesota's congressional delegation said Wednesday she is not attending Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech to Congress.

Comes as Republicans have tried to criticise Democrats for antisemitism

Israel's president sought to reassure Congress about the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship

Israeli President Isaac Herzog focused on the U.S. and Israel's shared past in a speech to Congress, but skirted Palestinian issues.

Watch live as Israel’s president addresses a joint meeting of the US Congress on Wednesday 19 July.

Herzog's visit aims to solidify ties as Biden pledges to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons

Herzog expresses gratitude for U.S. efforts in containing Iran's nuclear program and building regional peace.

Isaac Herzog's visit to Capitol Hill came after the House passed a GOP-led resolution reaffirming support for Israel in the wake of incendiary comments made and then walked back by a leading Democrat.

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