Politics

Ilhan Omar likens Israel banning her to Trump’s travel ban

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who also was barred, said Israel’s decision is “a sign of weakness.”

AIPAC and other Jewish groups join prominent lawmakers in criticizing Israel’s decision to ban Tlaib and Omar

Many pro-Israel groups disagree on policy with the two House reps, but they still took issue with Israel’s move.

Israel confirms it is banning Tlaib and Omar from entering country

“We won’t allow those who deny our right to exist in this world to enter Israel. In principle this is a very justified decision,” said Israel’s deputy foreign minister.

Israel seemed poised to admit Tlaib and Omar — and then Trump weighed in

Netanyahu is considering banning Tlaib and Omar from entering Israel, report says

Israel is planning for the possibility that Omar and Tlaib will visit the Temple Mount

Pro-Israel positions don’t excuse anti-Semitism in America

Mahmoud Abbas snubs visiting Republicans

As a Mexican-Jewish lawmaker, I feel doubly targeted by Trump’s hateful rhetoric

Here’s what Israeli Jewish voters find important and less important in the next election

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