Live Update
From the Liveblog of
Monday, March 2, 2015
PM says he ‘deeply’ respects Obama
Calls Jerusalem “our eternal undivided capital.”
Says audience “may not have heard” that “I’ll be speaking in Congress tomorrow.”
Lots of applause and cheering follows.
“Never has so much been written about a speech that hasn’t been given,” he says.
PM says he won’t address content of the controversial speech, but will address its purpose.
Says he means no disrespect to Obama or his office. “I have great respect for both,” he says.
Netanyahu says he “deeply appreciates” the US for its support.
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