ADL accuses Ilhan Omar of ‘blood libel’ for ‘pro-genocide’ comment
‘Squad’ Rep. Ilhan Omar was criticized by the Anti-Defamation League for claiming that all Jewish students could be divided into just two camps: “pro-genocide” and “anti-genocide.” He was charged with “blood libel.”
Omar (D-Minn.)’s comments came Friday during a visit with anti-Israel demonstrators at Columbia University, where she doubled down on their views.
“There I actually met a number of Jewish students who were in the camp. And I was very impressed with the fact that all Jewish children should be kept safe and whether they were pro-genocide or anti-genocide. “I think it’s really unfortunate that people don’t care about the fact that we don’t have to tolerate anti-Semitism and bigotry against all Jewish students,” Omar told a local reporter. Ta.
Ilhan Omar seems to be implying that many of those who oppose anti-Israel protests are genocidal. Reuters
Omar, along with Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), are the first female Muslim-Americans to be elected to the House of Representatives.
Shortly after Israel retaliated against Hamas for a bloody surprise attack on October 7, 2023 that killed an estimated 1,200 people, Omar called the war a “genocide.”
Watch this clip.feature is @IllhanMN pass through @Columbia “Jewish students… do not have to tolerate anti-Semitism, whether pro-genocide or anti-genocide,” it declared.
To suggest that there are Jewish students is patently false and a bloody libel… pic.twitter.com/XbP5J4VspE
Omar’s comments suggest that she believes anyone who does not oppose Israel’s war against Hamas is supporting genocide, and that ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt has called her “Blood Honor.” was accused of “destruction”.
“It is patently false and a bloody libel to suggest that Jewish students are ‘genocide promoters.’ Claiming fault is gaslighting,” Greenblatt fired back at X.
Mr. Greenblatt asked Mr. Omar for an apology, but said, “I’m not holding my breath.”
Anti-Israel camps have emerged in elite institutions in recent weeks. james cavomAnti-Israel demonstrators clashed with pro-Israel protesters on campuses across the country. james cavom
Omar defended her remarks by saying: article intercept Regarding an investigation by the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights into allegations of “anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab harassment and discrimination by students” against the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The same group that sued UMass filed a similar federal complaint against Columbia.
“This is the pro-genocide thing I was talking about, can you condemn this in the same way that I condemn anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds?” “Kill all Arabs.” “They’re all Hamas. They’re all grotesquely evil ‘Level Gaza’,” Omar posted on X, quoting the article.
Omar has long been a vocal critic of Israel, and was previously widely criticized for comparing the United States and Israel to the Taliban and Hamas.
Earlier this month, she voted against a nearly $26 billion package of military aid to Israel and humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
Columbia University, she visited He joined other members of Congress, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), on Friday in the face of a spate of anti-Israel protests and student encampments.
WATCH: Far-left lawmaker Ilhan Omar and her daughter, who were arrested for rioting, hug anti-Israel agitators at a Columbia University encampment amid nationwide campus occupations. Squad members praised the “courage and bravery” of the rioters who lost their freedom as chaos reigned. ” pic.twitter.com/7s6NXW3AES
Omar stopped by the encampment during his visit and praised their “bravery and courage.”
Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, was arrested and suspended from nearby Barnard College for refusing direction from law enforcement while participating in a protest.
The congressman expressed his support and pride for his daughter. The Minnesota Democrat faces a primary challenge from several Democrats who have harshly criticized his stance on Israel.
Ira Hirschi was arrested for failing to comply with the orders of law enforcement. Matthew McDermott of the NY PostMany Jewish students have expressed concerns about safety on campus. Sarah Enessel/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Amid the chaos on campus, more than 100 protesters were arrested for failing to comply with law enforcement, and the Ivy League school switched to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester.
Top politicians, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-New York), have called on Columbia University President Minoush Shafik to resign.
ADL accuses Ilhan Omar of ‘blood libel’ for ‘pro-genocide’ comment
‘Squad’ Rep. Ilhan Omar was criticized by the Anti-Defamation League for claiming that all Jewish students could be divided into just two camps: “pro-genocide” and “anti-genocide.” He was charged with “blood libel.”
Omar (D-Minn.)’s comments came Friday during a visit with anti-Israel demonstrators at Columbia University, where she doubled down on their views.
“There I actually met a number of Jewish students who were in the camp. And I was very impressed with the fact that all Jewish children should be kept safe and whether they were pro-genocide or anti-genocide. “I think it’s really unfortunate that people don’t care about the fact that we don’t have to tolerate anti-Semitism and bigotry against all Jewish students,” Omar told a local reporter. Ta.
Omar, along with Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), are the first female Muslim-Americans to be elected to the House of Representatives.
Shortly after Israel retaliated against Hamas for a bloody surprise attack on October 7, 2023 that killed an estimated 1,200 people, Omar called the war a “genocide.”
Omar’s comments suggest that she believes anyone who does not oppose Israel’s war against Hamas is supporting genocide, and that ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt has called her “Blood Honor.” was accused of “destruction”.
“It is patently false and a bloody libel to suggest that Jewish students are ‘genocide promoters.’ Claiming fault is gaslighting,” Greenblatt fired back at X.
Mr. Greenblatt asked Mr. Omar for an apology, but said, “I’m not holding my breath.”
Omar defended her remarks by saying: article intercept Regarding an investigation by the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights into allegations of “anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab harassment and discrimination by students” against the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The same group that sued UMass filed a similar federal complaint against Columbia.
“This is the pro-genocide thing I was talking about, can you condemn this in the same way that I condemn anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds?” “Kill all Arabs.” “They’re all Hamas. They’re all grotesquely evil ‘Level Gaza’,” Omar posted on X, quoting the article.
Omar has long been a vocal critic of Israel, and was previously widely criticized for comparing the United States and Israel to the Taliban and Hamas.
Earlier this month, she voted against a nearly $26 billion package of military aid to Israel and humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
Columbia University, she visited He joined other members of Congress, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), on Friday in the face of a spate of anti-Israel protests and student encampments.
Omar stopped by the encampment during his visit and praised their “bravery and courage.”
Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, was arrested and suspended from nearby Barnard College for refusing direction from law enforcement while participating in a protest.
The congressman expressed his support and pride for his daughter. The Minnesota Democrat faces a primary challenge from several Democrats who have harshly criticized his stance on Israel.
Amid the chaos on campus, more than 100 protesters were arrested for failing to comply with law enforcement, and the Ivy League school switched to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester.
Top politicians, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-New York), have called on Columbia University President Minoush Shafik to resign.
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