{"id":2077753,"date":"2023-10-24T13:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-dalia-al-aqidi-a-muslim-and-immigrant-from-iraq-is-running-against-ilhan-omar\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T13:18:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:18:23","slug":"republican-dalia-al-aqidi-a-muslim-and-immigrant-from-iraq-is-running-against-ilhan-omar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-dalia-al-aqidi-a-muslim-and-immigrant-from-iraq-is-running-against-ilhan-omar\/","title":{"rendered":"Muslim immigrant Dalia al-Aqidi, a Republican, challenges Ilhan Omar."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublican-dalia-al-aqidi-a-muslim-and-immigrant-from-iraq-is-running-against-ilhan-omar%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2077753&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Dalia al-Aqidi: A Strong Voice\u2064 Against\u2063 Ilhan Omar<\/h2>\n<p>Dalia al-Aqidi has been fearlessly\u200b challenging U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar&#8217;s views on Israel and\u200c the Palestinians. Both\u2062 women are refugees, Muslims,\u200b and residents of Minnesota. However, al-Aqidi is the only declared candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination to contest Omar&#8217;s \u2063reelection in Minnesota&#8217;s\u2062 5th Congressional District.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/mi5-chief-gaza-conflict-could-inspire-iran-terror-attacks-in-uk-5447637?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">MI5 Chief:\u2064 Gaza Conflict Could\u200b Inspire Iran Terror Attacks in UK<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/mi5-chief-gaza-conflict-could-inspire-iran-terror-attacks-in-uk-5447637?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/explainer-what-is-hezbollah-the-terrorist-group-behind-the-attacks-in-northern-israel-5513314?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">What is \u200dHezbollah, the \u200dTerrorist Group Behind \u2062the Attacks in Northern Israel?<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/24\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/explainer-what-is-hezbollah-the-terrorist-group-behind-the-attacks-in-northern-israel-5513314?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With \u2063the recent Hamas\u200c terrorist attack on \u2064Israel and \u2064the\u200b ongoing conflict, the contrasting views\u2062 of\u2064 al-Aqidi and Omar are gaining more attention. While Omar condemned the \u2064attack, she also called for a ceasefire,\u2062 hindering \u2063Israel&#8217;s efforts to \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-orders-total-siege-of-gaza-in-aftermath-of-unprecedented-terror-attack-by-hamas\/\" title=\"Israel imposes 'complete blockade' on Gaza following unprecedented Hamas terror attack.\">neutralize terrorist organizations<\/a>. Al-Aqidi,\u2064 on \u2064the other hand, criticized Omar&#8217;s \u200cstance and called for an apology \u2063to the Jewish community in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Smoke in the Gaza Strip as seen from\u2062 Israel&#8217;s\u200b border with \u2062the \u2062Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, on Oct. \u206318, 2023. (Amir Cohen\/Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During\u200c a press\u2064 conference, \u200dOmar further\u2063 criticized the Biden administration and Democratic leadership for not taking\u2063 action against Israel&#8217;s response to the Hamas attack. Al-Aqidi, known for her strong support of Israel, has been\u200d vocal in her opposition to both Hamas and \u200bOmar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Rep. Ilhan \u200bOmar\u200d (D-Minn.) speaks during a press conference in Washington\u200b on Sept.\u200d 29, 2022.\u200c (Jemal Countess\/Getty Images for \u2064We, The 45\u2063 Million)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Al-Aqidi acknowledges the \u2063challenges she faces \u2063as a conservative running in a liberal district. However, she remains determined \u200cto\u200d make a difference and protect American \u200cvalues. She believes \u2064that Israel \u2062must \u2064remove Hamas to ensure the\u2063 safety of both\u2063 Americans and Israelis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Iran&#8217;s \u2063Role and a Message for \u200bYouth<\/h2>\n<p>Al-Aqidi strongly believes that\u200d Iran\u200b played a significant\u200d role in the Hamas attack and criticizes the Obama and Biden \u2063administrations for\u2063 their policies towards Iran. \u200bShe argues that Iran&#8217;s support for \u200cterrorist groups \u200blike Hamas and Hezbollah is a\u200c direct result of appeasement.<\/p>\n<p>She\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-dalia-al-aqidi-a-muslim-and-immigrant-from-iraq-is-running-against-ilhan-omar\/\" title=\"Muslim immigrant Dalia al-Aqidi, a Republican, challenges Ilhan Omar.\">urges young people<\/a> of Arab descent to remember why \u200dtheir families came to America and consider the impact of policies like defunding the police and open borders \u200don their communities. Al-Aqidi \u2062emphasizes the importance of \u2063supporting \u2062Republican \u2062policies that promote business, safety, and security.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Protesters hold signs \u2062in support of Palestine &#8220;resistance&#8221; during a rally at \u2064Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., on Oct. \u206214, 2023. (Joseph Prezioso\/AFP \u2064via Getty\u2062 Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Dalia\u2064 al-Aqidi&#8217;s candidacy\u2064 challenge the prevailing narrative within the Democratic Party on Israel?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nistration&#8217;s \u2063support \u2064for Israel and called for an investigation into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nba-sells-sneakers-from-chinese-company-suspected-of-using-uyghur-forced-labor\/\" title=\"NBA Sells Sneakers From Chinese Company Suspected of Using Uyghur Forced Labor\">alleged human rights violations<\/a>. Al-Aqidi, on the \u2064other hand, emphasized the importance of standing with\u2063 Israel and protecting its right\u2064 to \u200bself-defense. She argued that Israel has the right to defend its citizens from terrorist attacks and that it is crucial for the U.S. to support its ally in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The contrasting views of al-Aqidi and Omar highlight a deep divide within the Democratic Party over its stance on Israel. While some Democrats, including Omar, have been critical of Israel&#8217;s policies, others, like al-Aqidi, believe in maintaining a strong relationship with the country. This \u2063divide has not only led to tension \u200cwithin \u2064the party but\u200c has also created a platform for al-Aqidi to challenge Omar&#8217;s views and potentially gain support from those \u200bwho disagree with her.<\/p>\n<p>Al-Aqidi&#8217;s candidacy represents a pushback against the growing influence of progressive voices \u2062within the Democratic Party. She\u200d represents a more moderate \u2063stance on Israel and seeks to highlight the importance of \u200bsupporting the country in its fight against terrorism. Her status as a refugee and a Muslim adds further \u2064weight to her arguments, as she can draw on her personal experiences to advocate for a stronger U.S.-Israel relationship.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u2062 al-Aqidi faces an uphill battle in her quest to unseat Omar. The 5th Congressional District in Minnesota is heavily Democratic and has\u200b consistently voted in favor of Omar in previous elections. Additionally, Omar has a strong base of support within progressive circles and has\u2064 been able to raise significant funds\u2064 for her campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, al-Aqidi&#8217;s candidacy serves \u200das a reminder that not all voices within \u200cthe Muslim community align with Omar&#8217;s views on Israel. There are Muslims, like al-Aqidi, who believe in the importance of a\u2064 strong U.S.-Israel relationship and who are \u200dwilling to challenge the prevailing narrative within\u200d their own community.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Dalia al-Aqidi&#8217;s candidacy represents a pushback against Ilhan Omar&#8217;s views on Israel within the Democratic Party. Her contrasting views and background as a refugee and a Muslim add credibility to her arguments and \u200bprovide an alternative perspective within the party. While her path to victory may be challenging, her candidacy highlights the diverse opinions within \u200cthe\u200c Muslim community \u200dand the importance of open and respectful dialogue on the issue \u200bof Israel and the Palestinians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dalia al-Aqidi, a refugee and Muslim residing in the US, has consistently opposed the views of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), a member of the progressive House group known as &#8220;The Squad.&#8221; Their disagreements mainly revolve around Israel and the Palestinians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1640,"featured_media":2077754,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2077753","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2077753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1640"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2077753"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2077753\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2077754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2077753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2077753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2077753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}