Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will “present the truth” about the war against Hamas in Gaza when he addresses the US Congress on July 24 during a visit to Washington, Republican leaders said yesterday, according to Reuters.

Netanyahu will address a joint session of the House and Senate, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement.

“I am very excited to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and presenting the truth about our just war against to those who seek to destroy us to the representatives of the American people and the entire world,” Netanyahu said. statement, Reuters reports.

Netanyahu’s visit comes amid tensions between him and US President Joe Biden, who has supported Israel’s campaign in Gaza but has recently been more critical of its tactics and banned the shipment of some bombs.

Reuters reported that it is unclear whether Netanyahu will meet with Biden during his visit to the USA.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he joined the invitation to Netanyahu.

“I have clear and deep disagreements with the prime minister, which I have expressed both privately and publicly and will continue to do so,” Schumer said. “But because America’s relationship with Israel is ironclad and transcends one person or one prime minister, I joined the request that he speak.”

Netanyahu’s appearance before an increasingly divided Congress is sure to be controversial and likely to be met with protests both inside Capitol Hill from lawmakers and pro-Palestinian protesters outside.

Democratic lawmakers critical of Netanyahu’s strategy are expected to be no-shows.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the independent who once ran for the Democratic presidential nomination, said: “Netanyahu is a war criminal. I certainly won’t attend.”