It appears that less than a month after saying that two United States congresswomen would be welcomed to visit Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has suddenly advised that they would be barred from entering Israel and the occupied territories. Netanyahu has advised that his decision was based a 2017 law which affects those supporting the boycott movement against Israel due to their treatment of the Palestinian people. The United States congresswomen affected by Israel's decision are Reps. Omar and Tlalib. Representative Tlaib applied for a visit under humanitarian concerns as she has family in the occupied territory. Of course the Idiot in Chief tweeted prior to Israel's decision:
Could Netanyahu's decision have been influenced by the Idiot in Chief? Could Netanyahu be returning a favor in light of the Idiot in Chief's hosting of the Prime Minister at the White House and unwavering support of Netanyahu prior to and during Israel's recent elections even as Netanyahu and his wife were under a cloud of suspicion for corruption? You have to wonder how this will be received in Congress. Early on there has been bipartisan condemnation of Israel's decision from the leadership of both parties.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49363041
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It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep. Omar and Rep.Tlaib to visit. They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds. Minnesota and Michigan will have a hard time putting them back in office. They are a disgrace!
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2019
Could Netanyahu's decision have been influenced by the Idiot in Chief? Could Netanyahu be returning a favor in light of the Idiot in Chief's hosting of the Prime Minister at the White House and unwavering support of Netanyahu prior to and during Israel's recent elections even as Netanyahu and his wife were under a cloud of suspicion for corruption? You have to wonder how this will be received in Congress. Early on there has been bipartisan condemnation of Israel's decision from the leadership of both parties.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49363041