Protests erupt in Washington after Netanyahu’s speech to US Congress…see more

This came after large numbers of people gathered to protest against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who spoke to US lawmakers Wednesday.

Netanyahu blasted the demonstrators, calling them “Iran’s useful idiots” Speaking to the US Congress, he said America and Israel “must stand together” and that “our enemies are your enemies” He recalled the Hamas attacks of 7 October – when 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage – calling it a day that “will live in infamy”.

Some Democratic Party lawmakers have made clear their opposition to Netanyahu’s address and did not attend the session. The PM’s speech comes nine months into Israel’s campaign in Gaza. More than 39,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas run health ministry.