The backlash to Tlaib's remarks showed divides within the Democratic Party.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib addresses attendees as she takes part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, Oct. 18, 2023.Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib refused to apologize Wednesday for saying Tuesday that Israel is to blame for the hospital explosion that day in Gaza, an accusation that sparked political backlash against Tlaib from Republicans as Israel denies fault.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib addresses attendees as she takes part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, Oct. 18, 2023.Tlaib also slammed President Joe Biden for his support for Israel's actions since the Hamas terrorist attack. The backlash also showed continuing fault lines within the Democratic Party on Israel, with the two representatives standing out in criticizing Israel's government as other Democrats have said they do not believe Israel was responsible for the explosion.
Lawler also said he hopes Tlaib and colleagues "can bring themselves to see this ugly truth, the hateful environment they have stoked, and understand the fear their Jewish constituents are feeling."Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE
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