House passes resolution to show support for Israel after Democrat’s comments about ‘racist’ state

KIFI

Published July 18, 2023 10:57 AM

By FARNOUSH AMIRI
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelming bipartisan to pass a resolution reaffirming support for Israel, which appears to serve as an implicit rebuke of a leading Democrat who called the country a “racist state” but later apologized. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, drafted the resolution after comments made by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., at a conference Saturday where she criticized Israel and its treatment of Palestinians. The text of the measure does not explicitly name her. Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, walked back the comments the next day, insisting her comments were aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and not the Jewish state.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.