The US has been criticized by Democratic US Representatives for their sale of arms to Israel.
Fleeing Saddam Hussein’s regime, Al-Aqidi sought refuge in the United States in 1993 and has since become a distinguished journalist and activist.
The symbolic measure, endorsed by an overwhelming vote of 412-9 in the US House of Representatives, affirms that Israel "is not a racist or apartheid state."
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Those Democrats publicly declaring their intention to skip Herzog’s speech are sending a clear message: They are boycotting the entire State of Israel.
Omar also slammed the Israeli government for promoting judicial reform.
“No matter how many lies, smears and hate come her way this Jew is proud to be a part of Team Omar today and every day,” said Jeremy Slevin, a senior adviser to Rep. Ilhan Omar.
The evolution of the Jewish stereotype -from the Middle Ages to Joe Rogan, Ilhan Omar, Kanye, and more.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Going after Omar will not erase or conceal the Republicans’ antisemitism problem. It starts at the very top of their party.