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A number of members of the Democratic Get together are calling out Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., after she tried to justify the pro-Palestinian chant, “From the river to the ocean,” calling it an “aspirational name for freedom, human rights and peaceable coexistence.”
Tlaib posted her interpretation of the mantra to the social media platform X, previously generally known as Twitter, on Nov. 3.
“From the river to the ocean is an aspirational name for freedom, human rights, and peaceable coexistence, not demise, destruction, or hate,” the put up learn. “My work and advocacy is at all times centered in justice and dignity for all folks irrespective of religion or ethnicity.”
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In response, a bunch on X referred to as StopAntisemitism informed Tlaib what the phrase truly means, saying it refers to “the complete erasure of the Jewish state, from Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.”
The group additionally informed the congresswoman the mantra is Hamas’ battle cry, including, “You echo terrorists.”
Whereas a number of Republicans got here out towards the squad member for her try and justify the phrase, a number of Democrats have additionally referred to as her out on the matter.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks throughout an illustration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza close to the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photograph/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
On Saturday, Michigan Lawyer Basic Dana Nessel referred to as for Tlaib to “retract” the “merciless and hateful” social media put up.
“@RashidaTlaib, I’ve supported and defended you numerous occasions, even when you might have stated the indefensible, as a result of I believed you to be a great particular person whose coronary heart was in the suitable place,” Nessel wrote in an X put up. “However that is so hurtful to so many. Please retract this merciless and hateful comment.”
One other Democrat from Michigan, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, “the one Jewish member” of Michigan’s congressional delegation, stated she has labored to succeed in out to constituents who’re Arab and Muslim who “are feeling worry and anguish,” whereas additionally reflecting on their empathy as she approaches the disaster at hand.
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“I ask the identical of [Rep. Tlaib],” Slotkin posted to X. “The phrase ‘from the river to the ocean’ is one among division & violence, & it’s counterproductive to selling peace. None of us, particularly elected leaders, ought to amplify language that inflames a tense scenario & makes it tougher for our communities to search out widespread floor.”
Within the third put up of her string, Slotkin added, “If I knew {that a} phrase, I’d used had damage any of my constituents, I might apologize and retract it, irrespective of its origin. I’d ask the identical from you.”
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One different occasion member, Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., stated Tlaib “is improper.”
“‘From the river to the ocean’ is a name for eliminating the state of Israel that rejects a two-state resolution & places Jews in peril,” Rosen posted on X. “We should reject extremism, irrespective of which aspect of the aisle it comes from. America’s help for Israel stays unwavering.”
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A number of Republicans have additionally referred to as out Tlaib for her statements, together with Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten of Fox Information Digital contributed to this report.
Greg Wehner is a breaking information reporter for Fox Information Digital.
Democratic Get together members react to Rep. Tlaib’s try and justify use of antisemitic chant
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