Well, we were waiting for this moment, and it’s finally arrived.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has weighed in on Israel’s decision to bar Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, and it’s exactly what you’d expect:
MoC are frequently asked to visit Israel to “see things for ourselves.”
But Netanyahu choosing to ban the only 2 Muslim women in Congress from entering tells the US that only *some* Americans are welcome to Israel, not all.
Trump is exporting his bigotry &making matters worse. https://t.co/PFdMDxuIfJ
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 15, 2019
Never mind that Israel is home to many Muslims and people of color (including even women!). Never mind that Tlaib and Omar are outspoken supporters of a movement that seeks to punish Israel for existing and have a long history of anti-Semitism. Netanyahu’s decision has to be rooted in Donald Trump’s bigotry. There couldn’t possibly be any other explanation.
FWIW the itinerary literally called it Palestine not Israel. https://t.co/5DYhi2odO8
— Michael Duncan (@MichaelDuncan) August 15, 2019
They support BDS, which isn’t allowed in Israel. Respect their laws. Also, why would they go to a place they’re boycotting? To start trouble, of course.
— The Media (@Counterstreamed) August 15, 2019
They aren't getting barred for being Muslim. They're being barred for trying to undermine the existence of the country they're trying to visit and because they actively support terror groups that target Israel.
— Legal Sense (@sense_legal) August 15, 2019
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Nearly 18 percent of Israel's population is Muslim, and you’re trying to pass off the idea that it’s a bigoted wasteland because it won’t allow in two muslims who openly hate, denounce, and try to screw it over?
You’re either an imbecile or a huckster. Which one is it?
— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) August 15, 2019
That’s a plain lie @AOC!
PM @netanyahu banning @RashidaTlaib & @IlhanMN has NOTHING to do with them being Muslim, but rather them being vehement Antisemites & BDS advocates.
Your tweet is not only a lie, is highly misleading & dangerous! SHAME on you!
— Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A) August 15, 2019
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Update:
God forbid AOC take an intellectually honest approach to anything:
Netanyahu’s discriminatory decision to ban members of Congress from Israel harms int’l diplomacy.
Visiting Israel & Palestine are key experiences towards a path to peace.
Sadly, I cannot move forward w scheduling any visits to Israel until all members of Congress are allowed. https://t.co/WTP5vnt5IH
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 15, 2019
She’s absolutely vile. And if she wants to stay away from Israel, she’ll be doing them a favor.
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Update:
Apologies for missing fourth Squad member Ayanna Pressley’s own hot take on the situation:
I’m calling this like I see it: bigoted, short sighted and cruel. Any leader committed to advancing democracy would welcome with open arms two democratically elected United States Congresswomen. And every single member of Congress should be calling this out. https://t.co/Ydn3KQLofn
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) August 15, 2019
@RashidaTlaib @IlhanMN I am blessed to serve alongside you and your voices & leadership matter deeply my sisters. We won’t stand for this.
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) August 15, 2019
And we won’t fall for their BS.
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