Nancy Pelosi criticized Benjamin Netanyahu s address to Congress as the worst by any foreign dignitary, expressing dissatisfaction with his presentation.
Pelosi highlighted concerns from Israeli citizens who are affected by the October 7 Hamas attacks and are seeking a ceasefire and the return of hostages.
Protests and violence outside the Congressional chamber marked Netanyahu s address, with several arrests for unlawful conduct.
Netanyahu faces criticism for the high Palestinian death toll and pressure to negotiate a peace deal for the 120 hostages still held.
While Pelosi and some Democrats criticized the speech, others, like Senator John Fetterman, deemed it important to hear Netanyahu's perspective.
Murphy described the speech as a setback for U.S.-Israel relations, suggesting it aligned with former President Trump s views.
Despite the controversy, Netanyahu s speech received praise from some members of Congress and ended with a standing ovation.