In a highly anticipated address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to assert his leadership both in the United States and in Israel. This comes as weeks of political upheaval, including President Biden's decision not to seek re-election, have shifted the focus away from Netanyahu's speech for many Democrats.

The reduced attention from Democrats is attributed to the ongoing turmoil within American politics, which has overshadowed the potential divisive impact that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hoped the speech would have on Democrats' positions regarding Israel.

Despite this shift in attention, Netanyahu remains determined to make a significant impact with his speech. However, more than a dozen House Democrats have noted that the speech is not receiving as much consideration within their party as it did in previous months.

One underlying factor for this decreased focus on the speech is the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to a reduction in fighting in Gaza. As a result, Israel has become a less salient issue for both Democratic lawmakers and their constituents.

Nevertheless, some prominent lawmakers believe that as the speech draws nearer and with the Democratic party coalescing around Vice President Kamala Harris, Israel could once again become a contentious issue for Democrats.

The address is expected to face widespread boycotting from many Democratic lawmakers, alongside protests and other counter-programming efforts. Lawmakers are also expressing concerns about security, as pro-Palestinian groups have vowed to gather tens of thousands of protesters on Capitol Hill.

Netanyahu's visit to Washington comes at a pivotal moment in American politics, marking his first trip abroad since the outbreak of the war in Gaza following Hamas' attack on Israel. The Israeli Prime Minister arrives amidst an unprecedented storm in American politics, adding further significance to his visit.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is rapidly solidifying her support on Capitol Hill and forming a broad coalition of backers, following President Biden's endorsement of her as the Democratic nominee. The quick formation of a pro-Harris bloc among lawmakers could potentially remove pockets of dissent and compel Democratic leaders to take a more active role in supporting her candidacy.

As Harris garners endorsements from key members of House Democratic leadership, the chances of any other potential challengers mounting a rival campaign to hers appear to be dwindling.

Netanyahu's address to Congress and Harris's growing coalition of supporters highlight the dynamic nature of American politics and its impact on both domestic and international affairs.