Mike Pence criticizes Ilhan Omar for intending to skip Israeli president’s speech.
Former Vice President Mike Pence Slams Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Boycott of Israeli President’s Remarks
Former Vice President Mike Pence strongly criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Thursday morning after she announced her intention to boycott remarks by Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a joint meeting of Congress next week.
On Wednesday evening, Omar boldly stated that there was “no way in hell” she would attend the address.
“@IlhanMN, Israel is one of our greatest and most important allies. Your defense of terrorists and attacks on the Jewish state are sickening. There is no place for antisemitism in our society,” Pence tweeted. “I will never apologize for standing with Israel. Stand with me.”
The tweet includes a link to a WinRed fundraising page for Pence’s 2024 presidential campaign. The page urges people to donate because “we cannot allow Democrats to continue to abandon our most important ally and the only democracy in the Middle East.” It further emphasizes that “Antisemitism has taken over the radical Left.”
In her justification, Omar cited Israel’s refusal to allow her and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) entry into the country. The decision was reportedly influenced by former President Donald Trump, who urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deny the congresswomen access.
Omar also criticized Herzog’s government, labeling it as “the most right-wing government in Israel’s history.” She highlighted the violence against Palestinians, claiming it to be “the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank in history.”
Immediately, Omar faced accusations of antisemitism due to her support for the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, which aims to undermine Israel’s right to exist.
However, Omar defended herself by pointing out that “last month, I opposed the invitation for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session based on his government’s human rights record.”
This controversy arises just days before the Christians United for Israel summit, scheduled from July 16-18, with Herzog’s address set for July 19.
Guest speakers at the CUFI event include Pence, fellow GOP presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), among others.
The Washington Examiner has reached out to both CUFI and Trump’s campaign for comments regarding his attendance.
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