Tag: US Congress

Israel won’t silence Tlaib, Omar by banning them from entry

On By kamelhawwashIn Apartheid, BDS, BDS Law, Coloumns, Israel, middle east monitor, Netanyahu, Occupation, Palestine, TrumpLeave a comment

First published by the Middle East Monitor on Friday 16/8/2019 Rashida Tlaib (R) and Ilhan Omar (L) became the first Middle Eastern women to be elected to Congress during the US mid-terms on 6 November, 2018 [Facebook] US Representatives, Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, a thorn in the side of the American establishment and the …

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When Congress celebrates the illegal occupation of Jerusalem, it defiles and redefines US values

On By kamelhawwashIn Abbas, Coloumns, Donald Trump, Israel, Jerusalem, Lobby, Netanyahu, Occupation, Palestine, Palestinian Authority, Peace process, Settlements, Trump, United StatesLeave a comment

First published by the Middle East Monitor on 13/6/2017 The American people missed a major incident in the US Congress last week which should have worried them immensely. Their elected representatives celebrated an illegal act on their behalf. Yes, the US Congress celebrated the 50th anniversary of the illegal occupation of East Jerusalem by Israel, …

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