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US Senator Warren declines to attend Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

US Senator Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday said she will not attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on July 24 as he has “created a humanitarian catastrophe”, Anadolu Agency reports

Responding to reporters’ questions, Warren said, “He (Netanyahu) has also made clear that he does not support US policy for a two-state solution that will let the people of Israel and Palestinians develop their own nation [through] self-determination, live with dignity.

“Look, we need a ceasefire, we need to get those hostages back, we need humanitarian relief and we need to be giving both parties a big shove toward getting to the negotiating table and working out a peaceful solution.”

When asked whether US President Joe Biden should clearly state that Netanyahu should not address Congress, Warren responded, “That’s up to the president, but I’m not going.”

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