Rashida Tlaib Faces Backlash for Holding 'War Criminal' Sign During Netanyahu's Address to Congress

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Rashida Tlaib's 'War Criminal' Sign Amid Netanyahu Address Raises Eyebrows - Newsweek

The signs drew the attention of attendees and elicited praise and backlash. "Iran's useful idiot," South Carolina Republican Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina posted on X, including a photo of Tlaib displaying a sign that read "war criminal." "Rashida Tlaib continues to be an absolute disgrace," Republican North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis said.

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In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces US protesters

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American serving Congress, went a step further, holding a sign that said “WAR CRIMINAL” on one side and “GUILTY OF GENOCIDE” on the other. Tlaib is one of Netanyahu’s most strident critics in Congress and was censured for her comments last year against the Israel-Hamas war, which has killed more than 39,000 in Gaza.

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Rashida Tlaib ripped for holding 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu’s speech: 'Absolute disgrace'

Several commentators on social media condemned Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., for protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday with a sign calling him a "war criminal." Fox News Digital observed a member of the House sergeant-at-arms' staff speaking to Tlaib multiple times, after which she put the sign down, but that didn’t stop social media from erupting over her display.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib Protests Netanyahu

The opposite side of her sign read: “Guilty of Genocide.” In his speech, Netanyahu lauded Israel’s war on Gaza, thanked both Biden and Trump for their support of Israel, condemned the assassination attempt on Trump and slammed pro-Palestine protesters. Tlaib is the only Palestinian American in Congress.

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Rashida Tlaib Protested Netanyahu’s Congressional Address

Representative Rashida Tlaib held up a sign that read "War Criminal" and "Guilty of Genocide" She has been the most outspoken member of Congress when it comes to the rights of Palestinians. Fellow Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez boycotted Netanyahu's address altogether.

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US Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up 'war criminal' sign during Israeli PM Netanyahu's address

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, caught the attention of supporters and critics. She held a sign reading "war criminal" during Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's address. Dozens of Democratic lawmakers boycotted the joint session, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Rashida Tlaib Holds ‘War Criminal’ Protest Sign During Netanyahu Address to Congress

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel and its tactics in its war against Hamas. A number of Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi, chose not to attend. One Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), also said he would not attend so he could avoid being used as a “prop”

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Rashida Tlaib ripped for holding 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu’s speech: 'Absolute disgrace'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is one of Israel's harshest critics in the House of Representatives. She staged a silent protest for much of Netanyahu's speech, holding a double-sided sign that read "guilty of genocide" on one side and "war criminal" on the other.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up 'war criminal' sign during Israeli prime minister's speech

Detroit U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian American member of Congress. She held up a sign saying "war criminal" and "guilty of genocide" during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint address to lawmakers. Netanyahu delivered a fiery defense of the Gaza war.

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Rashida Tlaib Had to be Reprimanded for Her Protest of Netanyahu's Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before a joint session of Congress for the fourth time. Many Democrats boycotted, including Vice President Kamala Harris, but there were still many Democrats in attendance, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Netanyahu became particularly fired up as he addressed the pro-Hamas protesters who have bought into such propaganda.

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Rashida Tlaib Holds Up 'War Criminal' Sign During Netanyahu Speech

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MN) held a silent protest during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Wednesday. She wore akeffiyehand and held signs that said “Guilty of Genocide” and “War Criminal”

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu's address to Congress

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the first Palestinian-American to serve in Congress. She is seen in the audience holding up a sign that says "war criminal" on one side and "guilty of genocide" on the other. She has called Israel's actions during the war with Hamas a genocide.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu address

Tlaib has been one of Netanyahu’s most strident critics in Congress and was censured for her comments last year about the latest Israel-Hamas war. Military aid can dramatically expedite an end to the war in Gaza and help prevent a broader war in the Middle East.

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GOP lawmakers slam Rashida Tlaib over 'war criminal' sign during Netanyahu speech: 'Should be run out of town'

“She’s incorrigible & should be censored… & ‘run out of town’…” Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) wrote on X. “Rashida Tlaib continues to be an absolute disgrace,” Sen. Thom Tillis (R/NC) tweeted.

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