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August 19, 2019

Miftah group that planned Tlaib-Omar Israel trip once referred to suicide bombing as sacrifice 'for the cause'

In defending its decision, the Israeli government is citing the radical history of the group that was slated to sponsor the trip. 

August 19, 2019

White House fires back as House Dems mull retaliation over Israel nixing Omar, Tlaib visit

The White House on Monday fired back at Democrats amid reports that they may be planning retaliatory moves in Congress against two top American and Israeli diplomats in response to Israel’s decision to block Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country. 

August 19, 2019

Rep. Lee Zeldin condemns 'bad faith' efforts of Omar and Tlaib to 'harm' nation of Israel

Following Israel's barring of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from entering the country, Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., appeared on "Fox & Friends" Monday to condemn what he called their efforts to bring harm to the Jewish people with inciteful political rhetoric.

August 19, 2019

Michael Goodwin: Omar, Tlaib and Israel – Did Netanyahu make a mistake?

I believe Trump and Netanyahu made the right move.

August 18, 2019

Jordan warns Israel against status quo change to Jerusalem holy site

Jordan summoned Israel's ambassador on Sunday in protest over what it called "violations" at a Jerusalem holy site sacred to Muslim and Jewish people.

August 18, 2019

Israeli military kills 3 Palestinians near Gaza fence after firing toward 'armed suspects,' officials say

Israeli soldiers killed three Palestinians near Gaza Strip’s heavily guarded perimeter fence after armed "terrorists" were spotted trying to "infiltrate into" the country, officials announced on Sunday.

August 17, 2019

Tlaib hits back at Bill Maher for comments on BDS, compares Israel to apartheid South Africa

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., suggested Saturday that viewers boycott comedian Bill Maher’s HBO talk show after he devoted a segment of Friday's program to bashing the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

August 17, 2019

Rashida Tlaib's grandmother responds to Trump mocking decision not to visit Israel: 'May God ruin him'

Muftia Tlaib, the 99-year-old grandmother of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., had some strong words for President Trump after he claimed the elder Tlaib was a "winner" because her granddaughter decided not to visit her in Israel.

August 17, 2019

Charles Hurt on Tlaib: 'Something really wrong' with someone who uses grandma as political 'pawn'

Fox News contributor Charles Hurt blasted Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., for allegedly using her grandmother as a political "pawn" in her public feud with Israel.

August 17, 2019

Ilhan Omar's GOP challenger defends Israel's decision to reject entry, says she basically made herself an 'enemy'

Lacy Lee Johnson, a Republican who's running to unseat Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., defended Israel's decision to reject entry for the progressive congressowman, arguing that she made herself the nation's enemy by backing boycotts.