House Votes to Censure Tlaib Over Israel Criticism

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In a measure to censure Congresswoman Rashida Talib for her comments on the Israel Hamas war passed yesterday in the house. This measure got 234 votes with all but four Republicans and 22 Democrats supporting the censure. Talib is the only Palestinian American in Congress. She posted a video on social media in the past week that included protesters chanting from the river to the sea. That's a call for Palestinian civil rights and freedom of movement. Members of Congress argued that the saying was anti Semitic and called for the destruction of Israel while speaking on the house floor. Talib said her criticism of Israel was restricted to its government and leadership and quote, it's important to separate people and government.