Tag Archive: Rashida Tlaib
Backgrounder: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Refusal to Allow Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Entry to Israel
The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refuse entry into Israel of two prominent Democratic freshman members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, is another instance of Benjamin Netanyahu choosing his own short-term personal and political interests over the interests of the Israeli people.
Election Season Brings Racist Rhetoric and Wins for Women in Israel
The just-concluded campaign for local governments in Israel saw right-wing parties deploy racist rhetoric. These desperate campaign tactics largely failed. Meanwhile, a high number of women were elected to office.