(Hill) Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) on Tuesday called it “utterly disgraceful” that Congress has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address it Wednesday.
“Netanyahu is a war criminal committing genocide against the Palestinian people,” Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in the House or Senate, said in a statement. “It is utterly disgraceful that leaders from both parties have invited him to address Congress. He should be arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.”
Tlaib has been an outspoken advocate for Palestinians in Gaza. She was censured last year over her criticism of Israel.
She is one of several Democrats frustrated with the invitation and Netanyahu’s war in Gaza. The Israeli leader claims he won’t back down until Hamas is destroyed and the remaining hostages are returned.
