Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned speech to the US Congress about the importance of sabotaging negotiations with Iran is set to occur just two weeks before Israel’s election, and is looming large as a campaign subject.
Election Commission chief Salim Joubran doesn’t want the prime minister using the speech to campaign, at least not overtly, and is putting serious curbs on the content of the speech.
Within Israel, Netanyahu’s speech will be broadcast on a 5-minute tape delay, to allow broadcasters to redact any content deemed too political, saying they must not allow “electioneering” in the speech.
Whatever the actual content of the speech, the act of addressing the US Congress itself in the days leading up to the Israeli vote is inherently going to be a political issue, both within the US and Israel. If Netanyahu actual starts campaigning within the speech itself, however, it could backfire, particularly with broadcasters going over his content with a fine-toothed comb.
"…with broadcasters going over his content with a fine-toothed comb."
I wonder what 'broadcasters' Mr. Ditz is referring to? I'm sure they
wont be the hacks and stenographers in the corporate media.
Nutty Yahoo will most likely receive a warm reception from both the
USG Congress, and the corporate media on AIPAC's payroll.
Wow! Mr. Joubran smells a rat!
Easy fix – declare him persona non grata and tell him to stay home. The next US President can smooth things over with the next Israeli PM, I guess though personally I don't see an advantage for the US to remain BFF. Close the door and take him off speed dial.
I think it would be hilarious- and much stronger statement- if all those Congressmen who chose to not attend Bibi's speech actually go instead and when he begins to speak…. very publicly stand up and walk out.