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Israel denies Netanyahu to address US Congress on 13 June
4 June 2024 06:51 BST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Tuesday denied American media reports that he will address the US Congress on 13 June, amid mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas.
Netanyahu's office told Israeli media the date of his speech to Congress had "not been finalised", but it would not be on 13 June because it interferes with a Jewish holiday.
The date had been reported by Punchbowl News and Politico.
Speculation about the visit comes with Netanyahu facing intense criticism over the civilian death toll in the Israeli war in Gaza, which has ratcheted tension with President Joe Biden's administration.
Reporting by AFP