Israeli President Herzog addresses U.S. lawmaker criticism in Congress speech

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed a joint session of Congress, emphasizing the close relationship between Israel and the U.S. He responded to recent criticism from progressive lawmakers, warning against crossing the line into negation of Israel's right to exist and highlighting the dangers of antisemitism. Herzog also discussed democratic norms in Israel, expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities, and called for unity between Israelis and Palestinians. The speech received bipartisan applause, with both sides praising the alliance between the two countries.