Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an invitation on Friday to address the US Congress.
The letter was signed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
The letter highlighted concerns about Israeli and American citizens held captive by Hamas and emphasized joint threats faced by the US and Israel, including the increasing collaboration between Iran, Russia, and China.
Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel in April, marking its first direct attack on Israeli territory.
The Iran’s retaliation followed an alleged Israeli strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, which resulted in the deaths of seven officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as reported by the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force and cited by the Iranian news agency.
Israel continues its strikes in Gaza despite the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order, as reports have emerged detailing a devastating Israeli airstrike in Rafah, claiming the lives of 20 individuals.
The attack, which targeted Al-Mawasi, a region previously considered a safe haven, has sent shockwaves through the community. According to Palestinian media sources, the attack appears to have been meticulously planned, hitting an area where civilians sought refuge.