Tlaib, who is of Palestinian descent and an outspoken critic of Israel's treatment of the Palestinians, branded Israel an 'apartheid' state.
Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib is facing calls to be primaried in response to her remarks following Hamas' attack on Israel.Early on Saturday morning, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, gunning down people in homes, on streets and at a music festival and taking others hostage. The attack and Israel's strikes in the days since have left more than 1,000 dead in Israel and at least 770 dead in Gaza, according to Reuters, with thousands more wounded on both sides.
'provides billions in unconditional funding to support the apartheid government, this heartbreaking cycle of violence will continue.'The statement prompted some to call for Tlaib to face a primary challenge in 2024. Her current term ends in January 2025.'Someone should primary Tlaib,' political strategist Tim Miller wrote on X, formerly Twitter, in response to Tlaib's statement, in a post that has been viewed more than half a million times.
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