Israeli TV Reports US Congress members Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Barred from Visiting

NightHawkeye · Aug 15, 2019

Israel has decided to bar US congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country, following fierce debates on the matter in the Prime Minister’s Office, Channel 12 reported on Thursday.

The unconfirmed report, which did not cite a source, said the final decision was being drafted and passed around for revisions before the move is publicly announced.

Officially, the decision is still under review:

“The possibility exists that Israel will not allow the visit as currently planned,” said the official earlier on Thursday, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity. “The professional and legal teams in the Prime Minister’s Office are still studying the material.”

High Fidelity · Aug 15, 2019

I'm sure they're crying themselves to sleep over this... not.

Corrupt country with an even more corrupt Prime Minister.

wing2000 · Aug 15, 2019

Freedom of expression...

wing2000 · Aug 15, 2019

Apparently a decision has been made and guess who weighed in?

Trump weighed in Thursday morning on the impending decision, writing on Twitter: “It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep. Omar and Rep. Tlaib to visit. They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds.” Pivoting to domestic politics, Trump added: “Minnesota and Michigan will have a hard time putting them back in office. They are a disgrace!”

No Trump you are wrong. This decision makes Israel look weak. And you, Trump, are a disgrace to democracy and freedom of thought.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/worl...9983ce-d15b-4074-8590-c6f69bd4a084_story.html

NightHawkeye · Aug 15, 2019

wing2000 said:
Freedom of expression...

Funny how that works. The rest of the world restricts 'hate speech'. Liberals here seem to want to restrict 'hate speech' as well.

Given all the anti-semitic rhetoric from the pair it's easy to understand how Israel could conclude they didn't want them coming over to incite conflict.

wing2000 · Aug 15, 2019

NightHawkeye said:
Funny how that works. The rest of the world restricts 'hate speech'. Liberals here seem to want to restrict 'hate speech'.

Given all the anti-semitic rhetoric from the pair it's easy to understand how Israel could conclude they didn't want them coming over to incite conflict.

Weakness.

GoldenBoy89 · Aug 15, 2019

They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds.”

Why is the president allowed to blatantly lie about elected members of Congress like this?

GoldenBoy89 · Aug 15, 2019

NightHawkeye said:
Given all the anti-semitic rhetoric from the pair it's easy to understand how Israel could conclude they didn't want them coming over to incite conflict.

What have they said that was anti-Semitic?

NightHawkeye · Aug 15, 2019

wing2000 said:
Weakness.

Noting that the US doesn't allow foreigners into the US who are likely to incite violence. Your favorite politicians support that.

Aryeh Jay · Aug 15, 2019

GoldenBoy89 said:
Why is the president allowed to blatantly lie about elected members of Congress like this?

Because his supporters believe and hang on every word he says plus his supporters are armed to the teeth.

Arcangl86 · Aug 15, 2019

Why is President Trump celebrating that two of our elected officials are barred from entering a country that claims to be our ally?

GoldenBoy89 · Aug 15, 2019

Aryeh Jay said:
Because his supporters believe and hang on every word he says plus his supporters are armed to the teeth.

Somehow the first part is scarier than the second. I’ve never seen such a large group of people be so uninterested in reality.

GoldenBoy89 · Aug 15, 2019

Arcangl86 said:
Why is President Trump celebrating that two of our elected officials are barred from entering a country that claims to be our ally?

Because if he could he’d ban them from entering the US as well.

wing2000 · Aug 15, 2019

NightHawkeye said:
Noting that the US doesn't allow foreigners into the US who are likely to incite violence. Your favorite politicians support that.

Did the US ever block an Israeli legislative member from entering the US?

Hazelelponi · Aug 15, 2019

GoldenBoy89 said:
What have they said that was anti-Semitic?

Opinion | Ilhan Omar Knows Exactly What She Is Doing

wing2000 · Aug 15, 2019

"The Post reported that “House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) took the issue up with Israeli officials on Wednesday on behalf of the Democratic leadership, but could not convince the government to let the lawmakers in.” Hoyer is among Israel’s most devoted friends in the U.S. Congress. To rebuff a direct plea from him would be extraordinary.

The ban is a stunning, unprecedented step, one that signals Israel, long a bastion of democracy in the Middle East, cannot tolerate criticism — even from nationals of its closest ally."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/15/israel-brink-grave-misstep/

Goonie · Aug 15, 2019

So a month ago Israel gave both Congress members permission to enter Israel, in the full knowledge of their support of the BdS movement, and it is only after the intervention of the US President that they have been barred.

TreWalker · Aug 15, 2019

NightHawkeye said:
Given all the anti-semitic rhetoric from the pair it's easy to understand how Israel could conclude they didn't want them coming over to incite conflict.

Anti semitic and anti American rhetoric all in one

wing2000 said:
The ban is a stunning, unprecedented step, one that signals Israel, long a bastion of democracy in the Middle East, cannot tolerate criticism — even from nationals of its closest ally."

This does not mean that Israel is above criticism; it means that opposing the existence of the Jewish state of Israel and the right to Jewish self-determination is anti-Semitic. Hence, by definition, Tlaib’s opposition to the existence of the Jewish state of Israel clearly constitutes an anti-Semitic view.

The Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement, supported by Reps. Omar and Tlaib, aims to weaken and ultimately destroy the sovereign State of Israel by economic, social and political means. Cofounded by Omar Barghouti, who opposes the establishment of Israel, the BDS movement aims to undermine the only democracy in the Middle East and a loyal ally of the United States.

Speedwell · Aug 15, 2019

TreWalker said:
Anti semitic and anti American rhetoric all in one

This does not mean that Israel is above criticism; it means that opposing the existence of the Jewish state of Israel and the right to Jewish self-determination is anti-Semitic. Hence, by definition, Tlaib’s opposition to the existence of the Jewish state of Israel clearly constitutes an anti-Semitic view.

The Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement, supported by Reps. Omar and Tlaib, aims to weaken and ultimately destroy the sovereign State of Israel by economic, social and political means. Cofounded by Omar Barghouti, who opposes the establishment of Israel, the BDS movement aims to undermine the only democracy in the Middle East and a loyal ally of the United States.

No, it means opposing Israeli policy in the territories.

TreWalker · Aug 15, 2019

Speedwell said:
No, it means opposing Israeli policy in the territories.

Same thing. Same means, same outcome.

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