Vice President Kamala Harris has declined to preside over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress this Wednesday, as confirmed by a source familiar with the matter. Additionally, Senate President Pro Tempore Patty Murray has also declined to preside, according to a spokesperson.
Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Congress occurs amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations related to the Israeli conflict in Gaza. The decision by both Harris and Murray not to preside over the address reflects the sensitivity and complexity of the situation.
The National Security Council has not provided an immediate response to requests for comment on this matter. The absence of the Vice President and Senate President Pro Tempore at Netanyahu's address underscores the diplomatic challenges and intricacies involved in the ongoing discussions and negotiations surrounding the Israeli-Gaza conflict.
