House progressive forecasts "polite" Netanyahu protests

• Other progressive lawmakers are planning to attend the speech but disrupt it.
• Many progressives are furious with Netanyahu over civilian casualties in Gaza and want to make their dissatisfaction known to the Israeli premier.

What he's saying: Khanna said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that, like many of his fellow progressives, he "will not attend" Netanyahu's address.

• "If he wants to come to speak to members of Congress about how to end the war and release hostages, I would be fine doing that. But I'm not going to sit in a one-way lecture," Khanna continued.
• The prominent progressive said he agrees with former House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), who is involved in planning counter-programming.

Yes, but: Khanna added that any protests against Netanyahu "should be polite."

• "We're not going to make a big deal about it. He's obviously addressing the Congress and there has to be decorum."
• The comment comes as some Democrats, including those who have been vocally critical of Israel in recent months, have spoken out against plans to disrupt Netanyahu's speech from inside the chamber.

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