The Tense Balancing Act: Netanyahu's Visit to Washington and the Hostage Crisis

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lands in Washington, the purpose of his trip is clear yet contentious. At home in Israel and among critics in the US, there's a growing chorus of voices questioning his efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 7th. The last time Netanyahu and President Joe Biden crossed paths in September, the ties between their countries were tense—and they've only tightened since.