TIMES OF ISRAEL
by Judah Ari Gross
February 4, 2015

US Vice President Joe Biden and other Democrats may boycott a speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of Congress next month, as the administration stews over the appearance, which was planned against the White Houses wishes. Biden, who also serves as Senate president, refused to confirm that he would attend the March 3 address, website Politico reported Tuesday. Biden normally sits behind the speaker of the House during addresses by foreign leaders so his absence during Netanyahu’s speech would be noticeable…J Street, the left-wing Israel lobby group, has not encouraged Democrats to protest Netanyahu’s speech, but has backed postponing the prime minister’s visit until after March 17, emailing decision-makers a letter co-written by Cohen and Rep. Keith Ellison that urges Boehner to reschedule the speech. READ MORE