Israel's ban on Omar and Tlaib is a big mistake

Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN and The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author; view more opinion articles on CNN.

President Donald Trump is laying a trap and Israel is walking right into it. Breaking with accepted norms, Trump blatantly pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ban Democratic Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country. Now, Israel says it will do just that. Big mistake.

Frida Ghitis It's difficult for small countries to ignore pressure from Washington, but Netanyahu has shown no hesitation in repeatedly aligning himself with Trump. In the short run, Israel is benefitting from strengthening ties with the powerful President of the United States.

FridaGhitis Opinion No religion is very good and this proves it.

FridaGhitis Opinion Keep those BDSholes to yourself America!

FridaGhitis Opinion A wise decision, without question!

FridaGhitis Opinion Netanayu like Trump, mired in continuous scandals. Trump pressured him obviously. Israel disrespects our elected officials. Israel needs to be cut off US taxpayers' billions every year. After 70 years stand on your own two feet. IsraeliPM Israel TimesofIsrael SenSchumer neta

FridaGhitis Opinion 😂😂😂😂 Boycott Israel...Israel boycotts YOU!! lmao

FridaGhitis Opinion thedemocrat HouseDemocrats DemSocialists dncc IlhanMN Ilhan RashidaTlaib RepRashida R CAIRNational Jihadi Jane pawns put in place by DeepStateCorruption 2 insight war against US democracy paid 4 by BarackObama -sad Israel IsraeliPM TimesofIsrael realDonaldTrump

FridaGhitis Opinion Good decision!

FridaGhitis Opinion Was it unwise when the US did it to an Israeli member of the Knesset?

FridaGhitis Opinion Israeli law prohibits anyone to visit who has publicly demanded sanctions or divestment. Netanyahu likes Trump but Trump doesn't make Israeli policy. Israel will admit anyone that they want or deny anyone that they want. StopBlamingTrump

FridaGhitis Opinion Netanyahu, Trump, Duterte in the Philippines, Bolsonoro in Brazil, Boris Johnson...why are we choosing demagogues to rule the world?

FridaGhitis Opinion Sucks when other countries don't go along with your agenda.....They won't be politicians after the next election anyhow and Israel knows that....

FridaGhitis Opinion That ugly pr minister colors his hair purple I was so shocked

FridaGhitis Opinion I guess Mexico should ban Donald Trump and his family soon.

FridaGhitis Opinion Great Decision! Promoting Hate for Jews.

FridaGhitis Opinion Good

FridaGhitis Opinion Meaning it's a big win if liberals hate it so much. They wanted photos of these two walking around in a county they claim doesn't have the right to exist. A sick liberal kind of victory lap after openly hating Israel with impunity in Congress.

FridaGhitis Opinion PM tweets own anything said by these two fools. Drown in your idiocy if you think otherwise.

FridaGhitis Opinion best descion ever made. cnn sucks

FridaGhitis Opinion The Communist news network that’s trying to overthrow our government and insight a Civil War is an absolute joke there is way bigger issues going on in our country than these 2 SPIES

FridaGhitis Opinion The have every right they after thier ant semitic words

FridaGhitis Opinion Not for someone who hates America as Trump does, he is an embarrassment to The United States. How can someone this clueless still be in office. Impeach now!

FridaGhitis Opinion Only if the US could ban Trump from returning after one of his foreign trips.

FridaGhitis Opinion Serves them right

FridaGhitis Opinion They wish for the destruction of Israel and America they are the new face of terrorism

FridaGhitis Opinion The Divider in Chief has struck again

FridaGhitis Opinion They have absolutely no reason to ever go to Israel. ZERO.

FridaGhitis Opinion Who cares? REALLY?! As if Israel holds any moral high ground? Israel is nothing more than the abused child that grew up to be an utterly soulless and hypocritical MURDERER.

FridaGhitis Opinion Their ban is simply disgusting! 🙄

FridaGhitis Opinion HUGE Mistake!!

FridaGhitis Opinion Yes!

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Israel Blocks Omar, Tlaib VisitIsrael has barred Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country, Israel’s foreign minister tells Israel’s public radio. The only democracy in Middle East 😟 CatouCBC profagagne Humanists_UK NatSecSoc JohnTory yacius Snellk CandiceMalcolm CBCMontreal Global_Montreal Val_Plante projetmontreal MTL_Ville AndrewScheer jfrobergeQc francoislegault JustinTrudeau
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Israel will block Muslim Reps. Omar and Tlaib from visiting the country, deputy foreign minister saysJUST IN: Israel bars Reps. Omar and Tlaib from visiting the country, in a move that will likely strain relations between PM Netanyahu and Democrats in Washington, the deputy foreign minister says. kylegriffin1 Corrupt racists gonna stick together Trump: They hate all Jewish people! Let lightning strike me if I’m a ly- kylegriffin1 Gop members shouldn’t go
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Israel Weighs Blocking Omar, Tlaib From West Bank VisitIsrael is considering denying entry to Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, whose planned visit to Jerusalem and the West Bank has generated controversy over their criticism of Israeli policy toward Palestinians. 👍 Should. IlhanMN RashidaTlaib
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