Benjamin Netanyahu mocks pro-Gaza protesters as 'chickens for KFC', Internet calls him a 'war criminal'

WASHINGTON, DC: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed demonstrations across the United States calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza strip, and accused pro-Palestianian protesters of receiving funds from Iran, during his address to the joint session of Congress on Wednesday, July 24.

According to Fox News, this was Netanyahu's fourth address on Capitol Hill, and his first since Israel's invasion of Gaza following the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023.

It comes at a time when the Biden administration has grown skeptical of Netanyahu's handling of the crisis, as the latter stands accused of war crimes by the ICC.

Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Capitol Hill

Netanyahu tore into the pro-Palestinian protesters during his speech on the House floor, saying, "I have a message for these protesters. When the tyrants of Tehran, who hang gays from cranes and murder women for not covering their hair, are praising, promoting, and funding you, you have officially become Iran's useful idiots."

"Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming gays for Gaza. They might as well hold up signs saying ‘Chickens for KFC.’ These protesters chant ‘From the river to the sea.’ But many don't have a clue what river and what sea they're talking about."

Netanyahu tried to draw parallels between Israel's war on Gaza and against Iranian proxies in the Middle East, and the political unrest within the United States. He attempted to drive home that Israel was Washington's closest ally in an increasingly unstable region.

"We're not only protecting ourselves, we're protecting you," he shared, eliciting a standing ovation. "Our enemies are your enemies. Our fight is your fight. And our victory will be your victory. Ladies and gentlemen, that victory is in sight. Israel's defeat of Hamas will be a powerful blow to Iran's axis of terror."

"We help keep Americans' boots off the ground while protecting our shared interests in the Middle East. I deeply appreciate America's support, including in this current war. But this is an exceptional moment. Fast-tracking US military aid can dramatically expedite an end to the war in Gaza and help prevent a broader war in the Middle East," Netanyahu highlighted at one point.

"In World War II, as Britain fought on the front lines of civilization, Winston Churchill appealed to Americans with these famous words: 'Give us the tools and we'll finish the job.' Today, as Israel fights on the front line of civilization, I, too, appeal to America. Give us the tools faster and we'll finish the job faster," he added.

Internet slams Benjamin Netanyahu as a 'war criminal'

Benjamin Netanyahu's address drew sharp criticism from netizens on social media platform X. Many called him out as a 'war criminal,' while others slammed him for insulting Americans on American soil.

"Powerful address from a war criminal," tweeted a person.

"Netanyahu is using the war to stay out of jail," wrote another.

"It is shameful that he was invited to Congress but felt emboldened to insult Americans," stated a third.

"He should be ashamed of himself for what he has done he is the tool of the devil," slammed a fourth.

"We witnessed US Congress members applaud a foreign head of state as he insulted Americans—their own constituents—by referring to them as 'useful idiots.' Our leaders have completely lost their way," commented a fifth.

"There are no good guys left in this tragedy in Israel and Palestine," observed another.

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