FMEP’s Lara Friedman &
Rebecca Abou-chedid
…the evidence that the Squad’s critics are anti-Palestinian is far stronger than the evidence that the Squad is anti-Jewish. The reason this bigotry goes undiscussed is because, in mainstream American discourse, the word ‘anti-Palestinian’ barely exists. It is absent not because anti-Palestinian bigotry is rare but because it is ubiquitous. It is absent precisely because, if the concept existed, almost everyone in Congress would be guilty of it, except for a tiny minority of renegade progressives who are regularly denounced as antisemites.”
1. Bills, Resolutions & Letters
(FY22 SFOPS) HR 4373 (report): Following House Appropriations subcommittee/committee hearings,
Several mainstream Jewish groups and a prominent pro-Israel Republican are defending a nominee who would be the most senior Muslim American in the administration over the attacks of Republicans trying to sink his chances.
Letters of support from the Jewish groups come ahead of a crucial vote on Tuesday on the nomination of Dilawar Syed to be deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Republicans on the Senate’s Small Business Committee are opposing Syed over his affiliation with Emgage Action, a Muslim- American advocacy group that has been critical of Israel and opposes legislation that restricts boycotts against Israel and other foreign countries. Syed, the chief executive of a California healthcare technology company, has been an active Emgage board member since 2017.
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Jun. 9, 2021 4:23 PM
The imminent arrival of Nikki Haley this weekend is just the latest evidence of what has become a trend: prominent Republicans, particularly those eyeing the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, suddenly deciding to pay a visit to Israel.
Since the latest bout of fighting between Israel and Hamas ended last month, the country has become a hot destination for high-profile Republicans who launched White House bids in the past or are considering them in the future.
Israel has emerged from the pandemic, shedding the last of its coronavirus-related restrictions, but there are still stern rules in place about foreign visitors. U.S. politicians coming to show support appear to easily clear the bar for entrance, however.
AOC s Attack on Yang s Meaningless Israel Statement Shows Her Role: Protect Dem Leaders – The Greanville Post greanvillepost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from greanvillepost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.