"Tlaib's Controversial Stance on Condemning Hamas for Sexual Violence"
TL;DR
Rep. Rashida Tlaib was the only House member to decline voting for a resolution condemning the rape and sexual violence ordered by Hamas during its attack in Israel. The resolution, passed 418-0, calls for accountability for perpetrators and international condemnation of the acts. Tlaib had previously defended Hamas, leading to a censure for promoting false narratives about the war and posting controversial statements on social media.
- Rep. Rashida Tlaib refuses to condemn rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas New York Post
- Rashida Tlaib votes 'present' on nearly unanimous vote to condemn Hamas' use of rape as weapon of war Fox News
- US lawmakers, officials attend Capitol Hill event on Hamas's Oct. 7 sexual violence The Times of Israel
- Grapevine February 14, 2024: Gender-based violence - Israel News The Jerusalem Post
- Tlaib 'present,' as House votes unanimously to condemn Hamas for rape JNS.org
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