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Israel on Thursday announced that it would deny Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) entry during an upcoming overseas trip, citing the lawmakers' past comments critical of the country.
The decision was announced moments after President Trump tweeted that it would show "great weakness" for Israel to allow the two congresswomen into the country, calling them a “disgrace.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a lengthy statement later Thursday standing by the decision and disputing accusations that rejecting Omar and Tlaib entry would cause a broader rift in U.S.-Israeli relations.
He cited Israeli law that prohibits entry into the country for individuals who support a boycott of Israel.
[Naturally] Democratic lawmakers on Thursday promptly criticized Israel's decision.... as in 'who the hell do these Jews think they are following their laws?'
https://thehill.com/policy/international/457547-israel-bars-omar-and-tlaib-entry-after-trumps-urging