Michigan Congressman wears keffiyeh to Israeli PM's speech to joint session of Congress.

<p>According to the White House, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately.</p>

US House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Capitol ahead of his address to Congress.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address during a joint meeting of Congress.

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<p>The Israeli-American Council released the following statement on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech which he will deliver to Congress later today.</p><p>"Today, the State of Israel will become the only country in the world whose leaders have addressed joint meetings of the United States Congress 10 times, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will become the first foreign leader to address that forum four times, exceeding Winston Churchill’s record of three such speeches.</p><p>"This remarkable history reflects the unique and exceptional bond between the United States and Israel. The powerful alliance between these two great countries was forged by the Judeo-Christian values on which they were built, strengthened through a deep spiritual resonance between each nation’s sense of purpose, and further reinforced by mutual interests and common threats that drove the two societies ever closer. America has no better friend than Israel, and Israel has no better friend than America.</p><p>"The Israeli-American Council (IAC) proudly celebrates this special occasion and extends our welcome to Prime Minister Netanyahu and his delegation from Israel, which includes families of hostages held in Gaza and a hostage rescued from Gaza. We applaud Congress’ strong bi-partisan support for Israel, especially in this time of peril, and express our deepest gratitude to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for inviting the Prime Minister and for their strong support of the Jewish People. Most of all, we thank God that both countries continue to be beacons of light and decency in our troubled world."</p>