The statement continued: “Legitimate criticism of Israel’s policies is protected by the values of free speech and democratic debate that the United States and Israel share. ..…

In January, she enraged pro- Israel Congress, particularly Democratic US Jewish community, by mocking America's branding of Israel as democracy... ... In response to Tlaib, Omar and other pro- BDS lawmakers, prominent members of Democratic Party formed..…

My intention is never to offend my constituents or Jewish Americans as whole, Omar tweeted, hour after Democratic leaders in House delivered stern public rebuke.. Congresswoman Omar's use of anti-Semitic tropes and prejudicial accusations about Israel's supporters is offensive, Pelosi..…

The defiance of Democratic senators and the criticism from Omar are signs that the fear the lobby instilled is waning as the base of Democratic Party becomes more supportive of Palestinian rights.. ... Throughout Monday, the pressure continued to mount on Ilhan Omar, including from top..…

Again, it is a reasonable assessment to include in a “threat” report, apart from the insertion of some self-vindicating knee-jerk language relating to unilateralism, interventionism, democratic values, and human rights. . Regarding Iran in particular, the Israel Lobby has worked hard to..…

They have also burst into Congress, largely as a result of the election of Democratic Representatives Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Both women support boycotts of Israel. Both have also written tweets with distinctly anti-Semitic undertones. ..…

Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, have been outspoken about their criticism of Israel's crimes against the people of Palestine, .. This is while number of other Democratic leaders, including Representative Ted Deutch, the chairman of the House Middle East subcommittee, and Representative..…