Trump had privately been pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week to stop the two freshmen members of Congress who became the US’s two first Muslim American lawmakers. According to Axios, which reported on the story, “Trump said that if Omar and Tlaib wanted to..…
Ilhan Omar accused the Israeli government of implementing President Trump's proposed 'Muslim ban' after she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib were barred from entering the country. . The Israeli government announced Thursday that they would not allow either congresswoman to enter the country next week..…
That's significant difference, given the closeness of U.S.- Israel — link so crucial to Israel that the country's diplomacy vis-à-vis United States is often conducted according to its own set of rules.. ..…
The two congresswomen, Representatives Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, both freshmen, are the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. ..…
Scott Applewhite ) WASHINGTON Shortly Israel said Thursday it would not allow two Muslim Democratic congresswomen enter the country next week. ... Tlaib's came to U.S from West Bank and Muslim lawmakers are critics of Israel's of Palestinians. ..…
When he concluded the meeting, Azar said “there is high probability” that Omar and Tlaib would want to visit the Temple Mount due to the fact both congresswomen are Muslim. Azar instructed the Israeli police, who control access to the holy site, to ensure no Palestinian officials..…