Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of the US Congress sparked significant controversy, with Representative Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian-American member of Congress, holding a sign labeling Netanyahu as a 'war criminal' and 'guilty of genocide.' Tlaib's protest, which included wearing a Palestinian flag pin and a keffiyeh, drew a mix of condemnation and support from both lawmakers and the public. Outside the Capitol, thousands of protesters demonstrated against Netanyahu's visit, some clashing with police. Netanyahu's speech emphasized military pressure to combat Hamas and proposed a vague plan for a 'deradicalized' post-war Gaza, while also addressing the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict. The event highlighted deep divisions within Congress and across the US regarding Israel's actions in Gaza and the broader Middle East conflict.