On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the storming of the US Capitol building, describing it as a "disgraceful act."
At the outset of his meeting with the US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin, Netanyahu said, "For generations, American democracy has inspired millions around the world and in Israel," "Lawlessness and violence are the opposite of the values we know Americans and Israelis cherish."
He added that the rampage at the Capitol yesterday was a 'disgraceful act; that must be vigorously condemned.
"I have no doubt that American democracy will prevail as it always was," he continued.
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On Wednesday, supporters of Donald Trump stormed a congressional session held to endorse Joe Biden’s victory, as a last-minute desperate attempt by Trump to reverse his election loss led to chaos and accusations of an attempted “coup.”
Officials at the U.S. Capitol building announced the closure, and lawmakers said on Twitter that they were sheltering in their offices, as protesters – some of them carrying Trump flags – were seen walking through the building.
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