None of this seems to bother the U.S. lawmakers, who applauded Mr. Netanyahu throughout his speech. But in the name of fighting Hamas, Israel has been punishing the entire Palestinian population in Gaza. But besides the verbal protestations, Washington has done little to force Israel to act. The welcome Mr. Netanyahu received at Congress shows that he has the support of the elites. But the protest on the streets and the dissenting voices even among lawmakers suggest that the national consensus on Israel is eroding in the U.S.

Source: The Hindu July 26, 2024 21:02 UTC