“From this Benjamin: It’s not about the Benjamins,” the Israeli prime minister told the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
By Colby Itkowitz Colby Itkowitz Congress, campaigns, health policy, Pennsylvania politics Email Bio Follow March 26 at 11:44 AM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly rebuked Rep. Ilhan Omar for her recent comments about the motivation of American allies of Israel, arguing that her remarks do more than just attack Israel, they target the Jewish people.
Omar had suggested in February that Israel’s allies in American politics were motivated by money rather than principle, tweeting, “It’s all about the Benjamins baby,” a reference to $100 bills.“Those who seek to defame this great organization, AIPAC, those who seek to undermine American support for Israel, they must be confronted,” said Netanyahu. “Despite what they claim, they do not merely criticize the policies of the Israeli government.
Netanyahu had cut short his visit to Washington on Monday after rocket attacks near Tel Aviv hit a home, injuring seven Israelis. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , who also spoke to the AIPAC conference Tuesday morning, assured the audience that support for Israel is “relentlessly bipartisan.”Less than an hour later, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell used his speech not only to condemn Omar, but the larger Democratic Party.“I’m troubled that leading Democrats won’t call out problems in their own ranks,” he said. “I’m troubled that a number of Democratic presidential candidates seem to be avoiding this very gathering.
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