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Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'

The resolution, reintroduced into the House in time for Nakba Day, called for an official commemoration of the Nakba and for US legislators to denounce an "ongoing Nakba."

US Representative Rashida Tlaib sits next to US Representative Ilhan Omar during US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.
A view of the dome of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, September 19, 2025.

Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza

US Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 24, 2024.

Rashida Tlaib rallies 20 Democrats in push for Congress to recognize Gaza 'genocide'

Tanzim operative Hossam Shaheen speaking at a Detroit People’s Conference for Palestine panel, August 31, 2025.

Terrorist released in hostage deal confirmed to have spoken at Detroit conference


US Rep. Tlaib wins Democratic primary in Michigan's 12th District for Congress

Tlaib from Detroit is a Palestinian American who has opposed US weapons sales to Israel, and pro Israel groups have run ads against her in recent weeks.

 US Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks at a volunteer canvass launch for Biden/Harris in Inkster, Michigan, US, November 2, 2020.

Letters to the Editor, July 25, 2022: Flag removal not trivial

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Why ZOA opposed a major Israeli award to President Biden - opinion

The Biden administration is constantly pressuring Israel and undermining Israel’s rights, safety and sovereignty.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) at a Detroit airport, in May of last year. That same month, while Israel was being bombarded by Hamas rockets, Biden strongly praised Tlaib – who opposes Israel’s very existence, says the writer.

Rashida Tlaib urges Biden to get names of IDF troops from Abu Akleh shooting

"President Biden must obtain the names of the soldiers responsible for killing Shireen, along with that of their commanding officer," said Tlaib.

REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

New super PAC aims at electing pro-Israel Black Democrats

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, notably, is the only incumbent that the new PAC is seeking to unseat

 Bakari Sellers speaks onstage during the HOPE Global Forums Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Summit at Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, May 20, 2022.

Rashida Tlaib attended 'Nakba' Rally that had calls for violence

"Fedayeen are setting out from the land of 1948. They are striking them with knives and their bare hands, and they are victorious!" said Arab American News publisher Osama Siblani.

REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

AOC: Israeli forces killed Shireen Abu Akleh with US funding

"I think it's really important for us to have eyes on what happened with Shireen Abu Akleh in Palestine, she was killed by Israeli forces," said Ocasio-Cortez.

 US REPRESENTATIVE Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at a news conference in Washington this week.

'Nakba recognition' resolution submitted by Rashida Tlaib, 'squad'

The bill calls to establish an official means for the US to recognize and remember the Nakba —The establishment of Israel and the exodus of Palestinians caused by the 1948 War of Independence.

 ‘THE SQUAD’ – US Reps. Ayanna Pressley (from left), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib hold a news conference on Capitol Hill in 2019

Deutch’s congressional exit is a win for progressive Democrats - opinion

As a congressman, Deutch was one of 25 House Democrats who opposed the flawed 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal.

 REP. TED DEUTCH (D-FL) speaks to the press on Capitol Hill.

Death of 80-year-old Palestinian is strategic damage caused by rank-and-file soldiers

The death of Palestinian-American Omar Abdalmajeed As’ad exposes the problem of how the actions of low-ranking IDF soldiers can carry significant strategic ramifications.

Palestinian youth clash with Israeli security forces during a protest over tension in Jerusalem, at the Qalandia checkpoint near the West Bank city of Ramallah, May 10, 2021.