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“Anti-BDS legislation is about commercial activities, not about people’s ability to speak,” says the 33-year-old. “People are free to criticize Israel; that is a protected right. But organized boycotting and divestment with the support of state, local or federal government is not acceptable.”
“His constituents apparently concluded that he had lost touch with them, and that is, of course, wholly their decision to make,” said Democratic Majority for Israel president Mark Mellman.
One position that could be approved is for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank in stages over several months.
It also fires back against warnings that the move would undermine the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Antone Melton-Meaux, one of four candidates challenging Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar in the primary, has critcized her record of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel remarks.
“We’re battling for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party,” said the 16-term New York legislator during a virtual event hosted by NORPAC.
Ahmad Daraldik had previously posted on Instagram using language like “stupid Jew thinks he is cool,” “#f***Israel” and “#f***theoccupation.”
If Marjorie Taylor Greene wins, “we will not be endorsing or supporting her,” says Matt Brooks of the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Howard Slugh of the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty said the First Amendment applies to everyone unless the government has a compelling interest to restrict religious gatherings.