Netanyahu's Gaza Campaign and Opposition in Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu actively defends Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip. His steadfast stance has drawn both support and criticism, including from some members of the US Congress. Netanyahu's defense of the Gaza campaign Netanyahu says military action in Gaza is important to Israel's security. He insists that these operations are necessary to neutralize threats from militants, primarily Hamas, which often launches rocket attacks on Israeli territory. According to Netanyahu, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) aim to target only military infrastructure, but civilian casualties, while unfortunate, are sometimes unavoidable due to the militants' use of human shields. Congress criticism While Netanyahu's position enjoys considerable support in Israel, it faces considerable opposition from various members of the US Congress. Critics say Israel's military response is disproportionately harsh and results in excessive civilian casualties. T