Rashida Tlaib Holds “War Criminal” Sign As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses Congress

Democrat Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan held upa. sign that read ” War Criminal” as Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before Congress.

Tlaib was also spotted wearing a keffiyeh and Palestinian flag pin.

Previously House Speaker Speaker Mike Johnson warned lawamkers to not protest during Netanyahu’s speech.

Johnson sent out a letter that read, “Any disruption of the proceedings of the rules and may subject the offenders to prosecution.”

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Here’s what The Times of Israel reported:

The gallery in the US Capitol is starting to fill up with lawmakers from both houses, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is wearing a keffiyeh and Palestinian flag pin and is inside the hall.

The Republican side, to the speaker’s left, is noticeably more full at this stage.

Dozens of Democrats are expected to boycott the speech.

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Per The 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.
Advocacy organizations warn that famine is possibly underway in Gaza, as millions of Palestinians are displaced due to the war. More than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed, the Health Ministry said.