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


Two bills in Congress reflect split among Democrats on Israel funding

One group, led by Kathy Manning, D-N.C., wanted more unconditional aid for Israel’s defense. The other, led by Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., wanted strictures on how Israel spends US defense assistance.

The US Capitol building, which contains the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Rashida Tlaib demands Israel release body of woman who tried to kill troops

Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib called for Israel to return the body of a woman who was killed while she attempted to kill Israeli soldiers.

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

'The Squad' members criticize Palestinian Authority in recent tweets

In response to an Avaaz tweet, several members of "The Squad" criticized the Palestinian Authority for arrests during a peaceful protest.

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

Rashida Tlaib inaccurately dates Al-Aqsa incident to Eid al-Adha

Tlaib inaccurately said that the Al-Aqsa incident occurred on Eid Al Adha rather than the Day of Arafah.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) listens as Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on "Trump Administration's Child Separation Policy" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 18, 2019

Rashida Tlaib: Don't use US taxes for 'violent oppression' of Palestinians

House Democrat Rashida Tlaib added a reminder in a tweet condemning the destruction of the home of a Palestinian-American terrorist that "apartheid government is not a democracy.

Rashida Tlaib

The return of the accusation that ‘Zionism is Racism’

Forty-six years after the infamous UN resolution 3379, the accusation of “Zionism is racism” is alive and well in America.

Then-Israeli ambassador to the UN Chaim Herzog addresses the General Assembly condemning Resolution 3379, equating Zionism with racism, on November 10, 1975

Sarah Silverman wishes Ilhan Omar’s ‘Squad’ had a ‘progressive Jewess’

“You could run and join us,” Omar responded with a smiley face.

Comedian and actress Sarah Silverman

Amer Zahr, national surrogate for Sanders: Don't condemn antisemitism

"Say free, free, free Palestine and nothing else."

Amer Zahr in 2017 in Dearborn.

The demonization of Israel in the halls of Congress - Opinion

As is often the case with Israel and Jews, there is a plethora of misinformation and demonization occurring, with US representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib leading the propaganda campaign.

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: US tax dollars shouldn't support Israeli apartheid

David Friedman responds: Israel bends over backwards to secure Muslim worship at Muslim holy sites.

Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren