Senator Tim Scott has strongly criticized several progressive Democratic House members, including those known as "the Squad," for voting against a resolution supporting Israel. He expressed concern that their actions embolden antisemitism and jeopardize the U.S.-Israel relationship. The resolution, which affirmed that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state, passed despite the nine dissenting votes. This vote occurred just prior to Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to a joint session of Congress.
Scott, a Republican presidential candidate, warned of the dangers of such political posturing, emphasizing the need for Congress to stand firmly with Israel. Representative Ilhan Omar's office countered Scott's criticism, arguing that Israel is indeed an apartheid state, citing reports from various human rights organizations. Representative Rashida Tlaib echoed this sentiment, framing the resolution as an attempt to normalize violence. She drew a parallel to Congress's past support of the South African apartheid regime. This incident follows recent controversy surrounding another Democratic representative's remarks characterizing Israel as a racist state.
