Rashida Tlaib

House overwhelmingly rejects Democrat lead resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon

Democratic lead Lebanon War Powers Resolution was defeated 324 to 92, with Democratic leaders saying US troops are not in combat there.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.
US Representative Rashida Tlaib sits next to US Representative Ilhan Omar during US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.

House blocks Rashida Tlaib's resolution calling for removal of all US troops from Lebanon - report

According to Axios, the House voted 92 to 324 against the resolution, with 117 Democrats voting against it and 91 in favor of it. Only one Republican reportedly voted in favor.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
US Representative Rashida Tlaib sits next to US Representative Ilhan Omar during US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.

Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'

The resolution, reintroduced into the House in time for Nakba Day, called for an official commemoration of the Nakba and for US legislators to denounce an "ongoing Nakba."

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A view of the dome of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, September 19, 2025.

Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza

“It may not have started off being like that, but I believe that is what it turned into,” said Kelly, who in August 2025 cosponsored an act to withhold the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel.

|ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA

Rashida Tlaib calls on ICC to arrest Netanyahu; US Senators tell ICC to back down

The statement urges the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials who Tlaib claims are “accountable for genocide” . 

MAY 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) addresses attendees as she takes part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol

The Squad holds emotional press conference calling for permanent ceasefire, meeting with Biden

Both Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) were in tears as they spoke of the humanitarian crisis and the number of children killed in Gaza. 

FEBRUARY 29, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) kisses Rep. Cori Bush as they take part in a protest outside the US Capitol in Washington last month, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Rashida Tlaib casts 'uncommitted' vote in Michigan primary protesting Biden's Israel policies

Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman in Congress, represents a district with the highest population of Middle East and North African people in the country. 

FEBRUARY 27, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) addresses attendees as she takes part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol

Michigan's Arab American, left-wing communities vow 'uncommitted' against Biden in upcoming primary

"Michigan voters are sending Biden a clear message in the February 27 Democratic primary that he can count us out.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

US Reps Bush, Tlaib vote no on ‘redundant’ bill to ban October 7 terrorists from US

The “unnecessary” bill, Tlaib said, is “just another GOP messaging bill being used to incite anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian, and anti-Muslim hatred that makes communities like ours unsafe.”

FEBRUARY 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) kisses U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) as they take part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., October 18, 2023.

US reps request federal assessment of Israel's compliance with int'l law

The US has been criticized by Democratic US Representatives for their sale of arms to Israel.

JANUARY 26, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) addresses attendees as she takes part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., October 18, 2023.

Rashida Tlaib crowned ‘Antisemite of the Year’ 2023 by StopAntisemitism

The congresswoman beat Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Supermodel Gigi Hadid.

JANUARY 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) addresses attendees as she takes part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., October 18, 2023.

Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'genocidal maniac,' Rashida Tlaib claims

The Michigan far-left democrat was censured by her congressional colleagues for pro-Hamas comments and anti-Israel rhetoric.

DECEMBER 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US REPRESENTATIVE Ilhan Omar speaks as Representative Rashida Tlaib looks on at a news conference, on Capitol Hill, in 2021.

StopAntisemitism announces top three 'Antisemite of the Year' finalists

The finalists are Hamas Senior Leader Ismail Haniyeh, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, and influencer and supermodel Gigi Hadid.

DECEMBER 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The 76th Cannes Film Festival - Screening of the film "Firebrand" (Le jeu de la reine) in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, May 21, 2023. Gigi Hadid poses.

Rashida Tlaib's 'coexistence' is a laughable contradiction - opinion

Israel is the sole island of freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence amid a sea of tyranny, dehumanization, and violent oppression. 

NOVEMBER 26, 2023ByDANIEL TURTEL
US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) kisses Rep. Cori Bush as they take part in a protest outside the US Capitol in Washington last month, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.