Netanyahu speaks to Congress amid protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the US Congress on Wednesday he was confident that efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza would succeed while pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to nearby streets.

“As we speak we’re actively engaged in intensive efforts to secure [hostages’] release. And I’m confident that these efforts can succeed,” he said after being greeted by a standing ovation.

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers skipped his speech to Congress...