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Rashida Tlaib Calls Israeli PM 'Genocidal Maniac'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks during a news conference on May 25, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The House is moving forward with a second attempt to punish Tlaib for her rhetoric a

A recent social media post by Democrat Representative Rashida Tlaib has sparked a heated exchange between her and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Tlaib referred to Netanyahu as a 'genocidal maniac,' alleging that he is responsible for burning Palestinians alive, bombing hospitals, starving people, and killing aid workers.

Israeli Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, swiftly responded to Tlaib's accusations, pointing out that it was Hamas, not Israel, who had burned children alive. Tlaib, known for her vocal criticism of Netanyahu, has been a staunch advocate for Palestinian rights in Washington.

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