Minnesota Congresswoman Ignites Debate On Israel And Anti-Semitism

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  • Source: NPR
  • 07/31/2020
House Democrats are preparing another public rebuke Thursday of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar after weeks of controversy surrounding alleged anti-Semitic remarks by the congresswoman.

The House is expected to vote on a resolution "opposing hate" as Democrats try to move on from a controversy that has split the party and clouded their agenda. The resolution does not mention Omar by name but appears targeted at her recent remarks and their fallout.

Here's some background on the events of the past several weeks leading up to this moment, plus reactions from some of Omar's constituents in Minnesota's 5th District.

What started this controversy?

In February, Omar responded to a tweet from journalist Glenn Greenwald, who posted about House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy threatening to punish Omar and another congresswoman for being critical of Israel.
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