"Israeli President's Speech to Congress Sparks Controversy and Unity"
Progressive members of the "squad," including Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, boycotted Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech to Congress, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party over support for Israel. The boycott comes after Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal referred to Israel as a "racist state," leading to a resolution overwhelmingly supported by Democrats stating that Israel is not racist. Republicans have accused progressives of antisemitism, while the boycotting members cited concerns over human rights violations and far-right governments.
