Patriots owner Robert Kraft attends Netanyahu speech to Congress

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended Tuesday's speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended Tuesday's speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress in Washington, D.C.

Netanyahu spoke about ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. 

Robert Kraft is there, too. RT @HowardMortman Elie Wiesel and others in House gallery for #Netanyahu speech ... pic.twitter.com/XNuDMxg5ec

— John Ourand (@Ourand_Puck) March 3, 2015

Kraft is a longtime supporter of Israel and has donated millions of dollars to various Israeli causes, including the Israel Football League. 

The speech was controversial because it was arranged with Speaker of the House John Boehner without first consulting the White House. Around 50 Democrats boycotted the speech, according to NBC News. 

Netanyahu is currently running for re-election. Israeli elections are set to take place this month. 

• TIME.com: Complete coverage of Netanyahu's speech to Congress

- Molly Geary