Rashida Tlaib

Unproven genocide claims are used as weapons to fuel antisemitism, isolate Israel - opinion

The charge of genocide against Israel has become a powerful tool for its critics, with consequences reaching far beyond the Gaza war.

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press about rising gas prices outside a gas station in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 22, 2026.
Laura Loomer arrives ahead of Donald Trump's debate with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024

Trump ally Laura Loomer faces widespread condemnation after racist comments against black officials

US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib delivers remarks at the opening plenary session of the National Association of the Advancement for Colored People's annual convention in Detroit, Michigan, US. July 22, 2019.

Rashida Tlaib rally canceled at Florida venue after lawmaker calls event ‘anti-Jew’

US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks during a press conference alongside lawmakers and university union members following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Capitol Hill, Washington.

Cori Bush vows to deliver 'knockout' punch to AIPAC in upcoming congressional primary rematch


Rashida Tlaib's ‘Nakba Day’ event in US Capitol canceled after 'Post' report

In place of the Nakba Day event, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy will host a bipartisan discussion on Israel-US relations

Palestinian-American congresswoman Rashida Tlaib attends a pro-Palestinian protest in Dearborn, Michigan, US, May 16, 2021.

Rashida Tlaib hosting ‘Nakba Day’ event in US Capitol

“Nakba Day” events portray the Palestinians as victims, rather than parties to a conflict with Israel.

REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

Rashida Tlaib flies Palestinian flag in office in protest of Israeli ban

Many people have called out Tlaib's post in her comment section, calling her out on her choice of words.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) participates in a House Financial Services Committee hearing with Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2019

Jewish American organizations endorsing antisemitism must be denounced

The IHRA working definition of antisemitism was widely adopted - the pro-Israel community should use it to target obvious antisemites.

 US HOUSE Speaker Nancy Pelosi greets Rep. Ilhan Omar on Capitol Hill. Even the Democratic House leadership, led by Pelosi, said that Omar had ‘engaged in deeply offensive antisemitic tropes.’

Are conservatives held to a different standard regarding antisemitism? -opinion

Combating antisemitism requires dropping a politically partisan guard. For some, hollow anger involving West is paired with bolstering people, policies and movements that attack Israel.

 US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ilhan Omar.

‘The Squad’ urges Biden administration to negotiate ceasefire in Ukraine

Members of “The Squad” – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley – were among 30 signatories on the letter urging Biden to calm tensions.

US REPS. (from left) Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, four members of ‘the Squad,’ have made a name for themselves in their bashing of Israel over the last few years.

Rashida Tlaib: You can't hold progressive values, back Israel's apartheid gov't

"We will continue to push back and not accept this idea that you are progressive, except for ‘Philistine’, any longer,” she said.

 Palestinian-American congresswoman Rashida Tlaib attends a pro-Palestinian protest in Dearborn, Michigan, US, May 16, 2021.

US Rep. Tlaib wins Democratic primary in Michigan's 12th District for Congress

Tlaib from Detroit is a Palestinian American who has opposed US weapons sales to Israel, and pro Israel groups have run ads against her in recent weeks.

 US Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks at a volunteer canvass launch for Biden/Harris in Inkster, Michigan, US, November 2, 2020.

Letters to the Editor, July 25, 2022: Flag removal not trivial

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Why ZOA opposed a major Israeli award to President Biden - opinion

The Biden administration is constantly pressuring Israel and undermining Israel’s rights, safety and sovereignty.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) at a Detroit airport, in May of last year. That same month, while Israel was being bombarded by Hamas rockets, Biden strongly praised Tlaib – who opposes Israel’s very existence, says the writer.