Netanyahu Addresses US Congress on Hostage Crisis Amid Boycott by Democrats

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed U.S. lawmakers Wednesday, discussing his government's efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The address was boycotted by several Democrats, who voiced concerns over the Palestinian civilian casualties and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israel's conflict with Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday his government was actively engaged in seeking the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza and was confident those efforts would succeed.

Netanyahu was delivering an address to the U.S. Congress that was boycotted by dozens of Democrats, some expressing dismay over the Palestinian civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in Israel's war against Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies.)