Government & Politics

Kevin McCarthy: Ilhan Omar’s remarks are not just ‘anti-Semitic,’ they’re ‘anti-American’ McCarthy called for Omar to be removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee

(Fox) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy slammed Ilhan Omar as “anti-Semitic” and “anti-American” on Tuesday and called on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to remove the Minnesota Democrat from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. During an appearance on “Fox & Friends,” […]

Government & Politics

Omar retweets video by anti-Israel group investigated by FBI for possible terrorism ties While ISM says it's 'non-violent,' its founders have endorsed Palestinians' right to 'armed struggle' in the past

(Fox) “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., retweeted a video produced by an anti-Israel organization previously investigated by the FBI for possible terrorist ties. On Tuesday, one day after she posted a now-infamous tweet likening the U.S. and Israel to terror groups […]

Legal

Bulgarian official admitted Hezbollah involvement in bus bombing A Bulgarian prosecutor provided evidence to the court handling Hezbollah’s involvement in the Burgas bus bombing.

(Jerusalem Post) A Bulgarian prosecutor provided detailed evidence to the Bulgarian court handling Hezbollah’s involvement in the 2012 Burgas bus bombing which killed five Israelis and their Bulgarian-Muslim bus driver, but the court refused to accept it, the Jerusalem Post has learned. […]

Government & Politics

Leading European MP calls for halt to Islamic Relief funding over alleged Muslim Brotherhood links Nicola Beer demands investigation into potential ties between hate groups and charity

(National-UAE) A vice president of the European Parliament has urged a suspension of funding to Islamic Relief while its alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood are investigated. Nicola Beer wrote to the European Commission and said it was unacceptable for Islamic Relief […]

Government & Politics

French Muslim Council’s Israel-Palestinian policy may violate political prohibitions CFCM president called his worshipers to recognize the significance of al-Aqsa Mosque & Jerusalem in the Muslim religion only a few months after standing against politics in places of worship.

(Jerusalem Post) In a possible violation of a prohibition on political discussion in mosques, French Council of Muslim Faith president Mohammed Moussaoui called upon his congregants to take action on the Arab-Israeli conflict and to recognize the significance of al-Aqsa Mosque and […]

Government & Politics

Palestine advocates slam Biden’s ‘victory lap’ over Gaza ceasefire White House sent an email on Friday highlighting comments from pro-Israel advocates and others praising Biden for role in securing truce

(Middle East Eye) As Palestinians were still looking for survivors under the rubble in Gaza, the White House officially tried to claim victory, citing praise by pro-Israel lawmakers and advocacy groups for President Joe Biden’s handling of the crisis. The administration’s approach […]

Government & Politics

Germany carries out raids on Hezbollah-linked groups The three groups have been banned for allegedly collecting money for the families of Hezbollah fighters. The Lebanese militants have been active opponents of Israel.

(Deutsche Welle) Germany’s Interior Ministry has outlawed three organizations accused of collecting money for the militant Iran-backed movement Hezbollah in Lebanon. Bans against German Lebanese Family, People for Peace and Give Peace came into effect on Wednesday, but had already been pronounced […]

Government & Politics

Rashida Tlaib listed as special guest for event hosted by controversial, allegedly anti-Semitic activist Maher Abdel-qader, Palestinian American activist, has shared anti-Semitic content to social media in the past

(Fox) A controversial Palestinian American activist linked to anti-Semitic social media posts praised a “great successful fundraiser” with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., earlier this year — years after she appeared to distance herself from him over his claims. The revelation comes shortly […]