Rashida Tlaib Censured by House Over Israel Comments

The US Congress has voted to censure Michigan Democrat Rahida Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American member, over her defense of the chant "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" during the Israel-Gaza war. The resolution condemned her for "calling for the destruction of the state of Israel." While critics argue that the slogan calls for the elimination of Israel, pro-Palestinian activists claim it represents an end to Israel's occupation of the West Bank and blockade of Gaza. Twenty-two Democrats joined Republicans in voting for Tlaib's censure, prompting her to defend her comments as directed at the Israeli government.