{"id":2090136,"date":"2023-11-04T14:14:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T18:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-rashida-tlaib-blasted-for-defending-call-for-genocide-against-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T14:16:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T18:16:09","slug":"democrat-rashida-tlaib-blasted-for-defending-call-for-genocide-against-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-rashida-tlaib-blasted-for-defending-call-for-genocide-against-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrat Rashida Tlaib criticized for supporting call for Israel&#8217;s genocide."},"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\">20<\/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%2Fdemocrat-rashida-tlaib-blasted-for-defending-call-for-genocide-against-israel%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=2090136&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--><h2>Rep. Rashida Tlaib Slammed for Defending Call for Genocide Against Israel<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/rashida-tlaib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashida Tlaib<\/a> (D-MI) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comments-on-comedian-amy-schumer-claps-back-at-critics-for-her-take-on-israel-hamas-war\/\" title=\"Amy Schumer responds to critics of her stance on Israel-Hamas conflict.\">faced intense \u200bbacklash<\/a> on \u200bFriday evening after she defended a call for genocide against Israel. Tlaib shared a video on her X account\u200d featuring \u200dan anti-Semitic slogan, which \u200bsparked outrage.<\/p>\n<p>Tlaib\u2062 has \u200dbeen promoting Hamas terrorist propaganda in the weeks following their brutal attack on Israel, where they killed 1,400 Israelis, injured 5,300, and kidnapped 240.<\/p>\n<p>In the controversial video, protesters in Tlaib&#8217;s state can\u200c be seen chanting &#8220;From the river to the sea,&#8221; which essentially calls for the complete destruction of Israel as a Jewish State. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-rashida-tlaib-blasted-for-defending-call-for-genocide-against-israel\/\" title=\"Democrat Rashida Tlaib criticized for supporting call for Israel's genocide.\">video received widespread criticism<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tlaib defended herself,\u200b claiming that &#8220;From the river to the sea&#8221; is an aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence. However, critics argue that this slogan is recognized as overtly anti-Semitic.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From the river to the sea refers to the full erasure\u200c of the Jewish state, from Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p>It is also the battle cry of Hamas, a savage terrorist group that beheads babies and rapes women.<\/p>\n<p>You echo terrorists. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7YjAwsAOAZ\">pic.twitter.com\/7YjAwsAOAZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StopAntisemites\/status\/1720577009284206862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 3, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The left-of-center Anti-Defamation League explains that this slogan has long \u2062been used by anti-Israel \u200cvoices, including\u200b supporters of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-consider-enacting-statute-to-increase-punishments-for-domestic-terrorism\/\" title=\"Lawmakers consider enacting statute to increase punishments for domestic terrorism\">terrorist organizations<\/a> like\u200d Hamas and the PFLP.\u200d It \u200cfundamentally denies the Jewish right to self-determination and\u200c seeks the dismantling of the Jewish state.<\/p>\n<p>The American Jewish Committee (AJC) also states that this slogan is commonly used by pro-Palestinian activists, including student activists on college campuses, and is a rallying cry for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-border-threat-so-taboo-that-few-dare-speak-of-it\/\" title=\"A Border Threat So Taboo That Few Dare Speak Of It\">terrorist groups<\/a> like Hamas and the\u2062 PFLP.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) joined \u2062the\u200d criticism, emphasizing that &#8220;from\u2063 the river to the sea&#8221; means eradicating the state of Israel\u200b and eliminating Jews. She called it hate speech and antisemitism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We hear \u201cfrom the river to the sea\u201d chanted at US protests. It\u2019s on posters,\u2063 even\u200d projected on university buildings<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a \u200dmap<\/p>\n<p>See what \u201cfrom \u2062the river to the sea\u201d means<\/p>\n<p>It means eradicating the state\u200c of Israel<br \/>It\u2019s about eliminating Jews<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s\u200d hate speech<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s antisemitism <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8d55SAom2F\">pic.twitter.com\/8d55SAom2F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kyrsten Sinema (@kyrstensinema) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kyrstensinema\/status\/1720554007482212711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November \u20623, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Various\u200c politicians and commentators\u2062 condemned Tlaib&#8217;s defense of the slogan. Radio host Erick Erickson called her an evil \u2063monster, accusing\u200d her of being a moral coward. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)\u2063 expressed his disgust and vowed to support measures to\u2062 censure Tlaib. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) stated that &#8220;from the \u200briver \u200dto the sea&#8221; is a genocidal call for ending the existence\u200d of the world&#8217;s only Jewish State.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hamas is on a mission to wipe\u200b out Israel \u201cfrom the river to the sea\u201d\u2014a mission from which it\u2064 will never cease despite calls for a ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the \u2063river to the sea\u201d is not \u201can aspirational call\u201d \u200bfor \u201cpeaceful coexistence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is a genocidal\u2063 call\u2063 for ending the existence of\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RitchieTorres\/status\/1720605712496099808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November \u20644, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is it \u2062essential for\u2063 elected officials, regardless of their political affiliation, to condemn violence, \u2064terrorism, and calls for the destruction of any country, including Israel?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  -Palestinian groups that seek the elimination of Israel as a Jewish \u200bstate. They emphasize that the use of this slogan\u200b is inherently anti-Semitic and undermines the prospects for\u2062 peace and coexistence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Tlaib&#8217;s defense\u2064 of\u2064 the call for genocide against Israel is deeply troubling and goes against the principles of democracy \u2063and human rights that the United States represents. It\u200b is essential for elected officials, regardless\u2064 of \u2063their political affiliation, to condemn violence, terrorism, and \u200ccalls for the destruction of any country, including\u2062 Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 U.S.-Israel relationship has \u2062been a cornerstone of American \u200dforeign \u200cpolicy for decades,\u2062 based on shared\u200c values and\u200d strategic interests. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East\u200c and is an important ally for the United States in maintaining stability and security in the region. Any \u2063endorsement or defense of calls for its \u2063destruction undermines this vital partnership.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Tlaib&#8217;s actions and rhetoric fuel the flames of\u2063 anti-Semitism, \u2063a dangerous and pervasive form of hatred that has been on the rise in recent years. Anti-Semitism not\u200b only threatens the safety and well-being of Jewish communities, but it also undermines the principles of equality,\u2062 tolerance, and\u200c respect \u200dthat are fundamental\u2063 to any society.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for political leaders to use their platforms responsibly \u200cand promote dialogue, understanding, and peaceful resolutions to conflicts. By defending a call for genocide against Israel,\u200b Tlaib not only \u2062jeopardizes the prospects for peace in the Middle East but also undermines\u2063 the principles of justice and human rights \u2062that should guide \u200bthe actions of all elected officials.<\/p>\n<p>The international community, including the United States, \u200cmust condemn\u2062 any endorsement or defense of calls\u2064 for the destruction of \u2062Israel. \u200cIt is imperative that\u200c we \u200cstand\u200d together against hatred, violence, and extremism in\u2064 all its forms. The United States should continue to support Israel&#8217;s right to exist and work towards a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state\u2064 solution.<\/p>\n<p>As citizens, we \u2063must hold our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-democrats-h-r-1-is-a-power-grab-would-undermine-states-election-rules\/\" title=\"Republicans: Democrats\u2019 H.R. 1 Is a Power Grab, Would Undermine States\u2019 Election Rules\">elected officials accountable<\/a> for their actions and words. It is our duty to promote understanding, respect, \u2063and peace in our own communities and support\u200b efforts to build bridges rather than promote\u2062 division. Together, we can work towards \u2063a future where all people, including\u2063 Israelis\u2063 and Palestinians, can live in peace, security, and dignity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) faced criticism for endorsing a video on her X account that contained an anti-Semitic slogan, defending a call for genocide against Israel. Tlaib has also been accused of promoting Hamas terrorist propaganda since their attack on Israel, resulting in the death of 1,400 Israelis, injuries to 5,300, and the kidnapping of 240 individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2090137,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2090136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2090136","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\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2090136"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2090136\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2090137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2090136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2090136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2090136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}