On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will stand before Congress to make the case for Israel’s battle for survival against those who seek its destruction. 

His speech comes at a fateful moment for the Jewish people and the region. Though the Israel-Hamas conflict has faded from the headlines, Israel’s mission to destroy Hamas and return the hostages is not yet complete. Today, 116 hostages remain in captivity, including eight Americans. And as Israel seeks to eliminate the Hamas threat, it faces increasing dangers from Iran-backed Hezbollah in the north.