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Last week, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., the sole Palestinian-American U.S. House representative, addressed Jewish protestors in D.C. advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. Tlaib has faced criticism for her stance on Israel and for her votes against a resolution condemning Hamas.
Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker observes that for all the noise liberals like Rep. Tlaib make about Israel, they’re disturbingly quiet when it comes to condemning Hamas.
There are those who are so fundamentally against Israel, that they will readily side with a terrorist group, even in our country. Let’s be clear, Israel is the only democratic nation in the Middle East. And it was an international decision to open the Jewish state there in 1948. It is a beacon of freedom and a strong ally of the United States. For those who value democracy and a rule of law, Israel represents a rare and crucial example of determination, grit, tradition, prosperity, in a region fraught with instability.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian group, Hamas, is recognized as a terrorist group by both the United States and the European Union. It’s been responsible for many, many, many attacks against Israeli citizens. They openly call for the destruction of Israel, and their sponsor, Iran, calls for destruction the U.S.
The Palestinian Authority has consistently turned away from peace negotiations throughout the years. They continue to promote anti-Israel propaganda in their schools and in their media. It’s a new interconnected world, yet they continue to foster a culture of hate in that region.
