Netanyahu urges unity, but stirs a firestorm inside and outside Capitol

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech to Congress on Wednesday that elicited a boycott by Democrats inside the Capitol, sparked massive protests outside, and elevated the partisan fight over Israeli-Palestinian relations that promises to continue straight into November’s elections.

Appearing before a rare joint meeting of Congress, Netanyahu recounted in violent detail the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7; warned of the ongoing menace posed...