Israeli Prime Minister To Present Truth About War

**Netanyahu to Address Congress on Gaza Conflict**

**Israeli Prime Minister to Present "Truth" About War**

**Speech Scheduled for July 24**

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24. The speech will mark Netanyahu's first public address to the U.S. Congress since 2015.

The invitation was extended by House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, both Republicans. They said in a statement that they invited Netanyahu to provide his "unique perspective" on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu has said that he will use his speech to present the "truth" about the war. He is likely to argue that Israel was justified in its use of force to defend itself against Hamas rocket attacks. Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that controls Gaza.

The conflict in Gaza began on July 8, when Hamas launched a series of rocket attacks on Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion. The fighting has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians and 50 Israelis.

The United Nations has called for a ceasefire in Gaza, but both Israel and Hamas have rejected the call. Netanyahu has said that Israel will continue its military operation until Hamas stops firing rockets.

Netanyahu's speech to Congress is sure to be closely watched by both supporters and critics of Israel. It is likely to spark a renewed debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.