Tlaib resolution recognizes ‘ongoing nakba,’ calls for ‘right of return,’ that is, the destruction of Israel

Her mouth is cavernous 

The fact that Rashida Tlaib, an agent of the Palestinian jihad that is working for the destruction of Israel, sits as a member of the United States House of Representatives is a stark indication of how profound the rot in American politics has become, and how deeply the forces of jihad have managed to infiltrate the institutions of the republic. She does not recognize, of course, the elementary historical reality that the Arabs left Israel in 1948 because the Arab Higher Committee told them to do so.

The documentation for this is abundant and may be found in The Palestinian Delusion. Yet now she demands a so-called right of return, which this resolution explicitly includes. That would mean flooding Israel with millions of fake refugees, for under the unique and generous definitions employed by the United Nations even the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and beyond of those who left in 1948 count as refugees. The result would be the demographic destruction of the Jewish state and its transformation into a twenty-third Arab Muslim state. This resolution is in effect a call for Congress to endorse the ideology of those who attacked the United States on 11 September 2001.

US Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Thursday reintroduced a congressional resolution recognizing the 78th anniversary of what she described as the “ongoing nakba,” using the Arabic term for “catastrophe” deployed by Palestinians and anti-Israel activists to refer to the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. 

The real catastrophe is that the moment Israel became the Jewish State, the Islamic Middle East wanted to destroy it.

The resolution, introduced on the anniversary of Israel’s independence, accuses the Jewish state of carrying out “ethnic cleansing,” “apartheid,” and “genocide” against Palestinians, language that many pro-Israel lawmakers in Congress and advocacy groups strongly reject as inflammatory and inaccurate. Of course, those who make that claim are the perpetrators who make that blame. It seems like the world forgot what happened on October 7, 2023.

Anyway, the measure also calls for renewed US support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), an agency that employed Hamas terrorists and for that reason has faced mounting scrutiny from Israel and several Western governments over those observations.

In a statement announcing the resolution, Tlaib argued that the so-called nakba “did not end” with the Arab-Israeli war in 1948 and continues today through Israeli military operations and settlement expansion.

“War criminal Netanyahu and his cabinet have repeatedly threatened to ethnically cleanse the entire Palestinian population in Gaza, annex the land, and permanently occupy it. Today, they are extending these same threats towards southern Lebanon,” the anti-Semite congressperson said, referring to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military operations against US-designated terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah. “As we mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, we honor all of those killed since the ethnic cleansing of Palestine began and all those who have been forced from their homes and violently displaced from their land.”

Activists often invoke the term “nakba” when discussing the displacement of some 750,000 Palestinian Arabs following Israel’s War of Independence, many of whom left the nascent state for varied reasons, including that they were encouraged by Arab leaders to flee their homes to make way for the invading Arab armies. THEY WERE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE ISRAEL BY ARAB LEADERS.

At the same time, about 850,000 Jews were forced to flee or expelled from Middle Eastern and North African countries in the 20th century, primarily in the aftermath of Israel’s declaring independence.

Tlaib’s disgusting resolution is co-sponsored by several prominent socialists, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Ilhan Omar (MN), Ayanna Pressley (MA), and Summer Lee (PA). 

The resolution also calls for a so-called Palestinian “right of return,” a demand insisting that potentially millions of descendants of Palestinian refugees should be able to return to the land of Israel, a step that, according to proponents, would result in the abolition of the world’s only Jewish state.

While refugees are generally defined as those who flee a country out of credible fear of persecution, UNRWA uniquely defines Palestinian refugees to include all descendants of those who left the land, regardless of where they were born.

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Sen. Jon Ossoff losing support from fellow Jews: reelection chances waning

US Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is shedding support from Jewish constituents faster than Hillary Clinton loses computer data, due to his growing negativity toward Israel, as per former newspaper, the New York Times.

Jewish community leaders and donors initially became disillusioned with Ossoff after the lawmaker voted to implement a partial arms embargo against Israel and lambasted the Jewish state’s conduct in its war against Hamas, the Times reported over the weekend.

 
Well, here we are again, aren't we? The great dance of political disillusionment where principles meet practicality. You see, Ossoff, in a fit of moral clarity or perhaps political naivety, decided to take a stand against Israel. He voted for what was termed a "partial arms embargo", and didn't hold back in critiquing Israel's actions in its ongoing conflict with Hamas.

 
The newspaper noted that a coalition of Jewish organizations subsequently sent a private letter to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, encouraging the Republican to challenge Ossoff in the 2026 Senate race.

And oh, how the winds of politics blow! [Just ask Kamala Harris.]

The backlash was swift, as if someone had just turned on the proverbial fan. A coalition of Jewish organizations, feeling the sting of betrayal, decided it was time to rally. They penned a letter, not to Ossoff for some sort of dialogue or debate, but directly to Brian Kemp, the Governor of Georgia. The message was clear: challenge Ossoff in 2026. It's a fascinating, if somewhat predictable, turn in the saga of political chess where every vote and every critique can lead to a gambit or a checkmate. This isn't just about policy or morality; it's about power, loyalty, and the complex interplay between community support and political ambition.

“As a bipartisan group of leaders in the metropolitan Atlanta Jewish community, we humbly ask you to consider running for the United States Senate in 2026,” the letter read.

“Should you decide to run in the 2026 election,” the letter continued, “you would find no better friends, more loyal allies, or stronger supporters than us and our community.”

Last November, Ossoff, along with 19 other senators, joined a failed effort spearheaded by comrade and anti-Zionist Sen. Bernie Sanders (Communist-VT) to block the transfer of certain heavy-duty arms to Israel. They would rather see a defenseless Israel than a successful Jewish state, because somehow this is their perverted version of virtue signaling.

Ossoff, failing to take into account how Hamas uses Palestinians, young and old, as human shields, accused the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of behaving with “reckless disregard” for the lives of Palestinian civilians. He slammed the Jewish state for supposedly failing to “provide safe passage for food and essential medical supplies” in Gaza and criticized Israel for engaging in “conduct” that allegedly undermined American interests. Lamenting the arms embargo’s failure to pass the Senate, Ossoff stated that Israeli officials needed a “message” that the Jewish state must “have mercy for the innocent.”

The good Senator must have missed the video evidence of the Palestinians taking part in the October 7, 2023 Israel invasion and massacre of Israelis, and how they keep electing the Hamas government. He may also be unaware of Gazan civilians harboring Israeli hostages taken that day; 251 to be precise, because why would anyone of good conscience, particularly a Jew, take the side of the terrorists?

One begins to wonder, in this era of finger-pointing and moral grandstanding, what the true aim is. Ossoff, in his critique, seems to have taken the stage as a sort of modern-day Cassandra, warning of dire consequences should Israel not adhere to his vision of mercy. But one must ask, in the theatre of international politics, is this call for mercy an act of compassion or one of political positioning?

Following the Hamas-led slaughter of roughly 1,200 people and kidnapping of those 251 hostages throughout southern Israel, relations between the Democratic Party and Jews have become increasingly strained. Many supporters of Israel have become outraged at what they perceive as growing anti-Israel animus if not outright anti-Semitism within traditionally left-wing institutions.

The October 7th massacre was a moment that should have united us against barbarity, yet here we are, watching the fracturing of alliances, the questioning of loyalties. The Democratic Party, once a sturdy pillar for Israel, now seems to have cracks running through it, as the narrative shifts from an alliance to ambivalence or worse.

Leftist lawmakers such as the reprehensible Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Summer Lee (D-PA) have spent the past year launching attacks against Israel’s character, accusing the Jewish state of committing both a “genocide” and an “ethnic cleansing” campaign in Gaza. Even nominally moderate lawmakers such as Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) have sharpened their criticisms of Israel over the past 16 months, calling into question the Democratic party’s support of the Jewish state among some pro-Israel advocates. They would like to see Israel lose the war that Hamas started because deep in their core, they hate the Jewish people.

The rhetoric from the left has grown not just bold but bold-faced. Terms like "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing" are thrown around with a casualness that belies their gravity, much like the term "racist." It's as if we've entered a time where the loudest voices on the left have decided that the only narrative worth telling is one where Israel is always the villain. Even those considered moderates, like Van Hollen, seem to be sharpening their pens, not for the sake of balance but likely for political gain.

 
This shift, this narrative, isn't just about policy disagreements; it's about a fundamental questioning of what it means to support Israel. And in this political theatre, where every word is a performance, one wonders what the final act will look like for the relationship between the Democratic Party and the Jewish community.

The Times‘ report on Ossoff came after the latest Economist/YouGov poll released last week. The poll indicates that Democrats in the US widely sympathize with Palestinians over Israelis.

That is sick.

In another survey released last week, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) found that American Jews see the Republican Party as handling antisemitism better than the Democratic Party and that 81% of American Jews stated that they cared about Israel because it was “important.”

Ossoff, who once draped his senatorial campaign in the cloak of his Jewish identity, now stands on the precipice of a political cliff. With 2026 looming, the winds of competition are stirring, and they're not gentle. His campaign, once buoyed by personal heritage, now faces the harsh realities of electoral politics.

One can't help but ponder the irony here. He built his campaign on his Jewishness; now not so much, and it's going to bite him where the sun doesn't shine.

Am Yisrael Chai!

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The Squad, Reparations, and Insanity

The specter of reparations has once again haunted the halls of Congress, this time with a renewed vigor under President Donald Trump's second term. The idea, which one might generously call "progressive", has been resurrected by the far-left members of the legislative body, now that the original torchbearer, the late Sheila Jackson Lee, has passed on.

The mantle has been taken up by none other than Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), who has decided to push this agenda during Black History Month, no less. She claims it's a direct response to what she sees as an "unprecedented onslaught against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the Trump Administration." She's joined by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) in the Senate with the reintroduction of HR40, aiming to "establish a federal commission to examine the lasting legacy of slavery and develop reparations proposals for African American descendants of enslaved people."

Pressley's press release paints the bill as a counter-narrative to Trump's policies, suggesting it's "a powerful counterweight to the harmful actions taken by Donald Trump and a call to action for America to address the systemic oppression of Black people throughout its history."

One might wonder if these DEI practices aren't doing more harm than good by reducing individuals to mere categories of race or gender rather than recognizing merit.

Pressley doesn't shy away from attacking Trump, saying, "What we’re seeing from the Trump Administration and their allies in Congress and the courts is a coordinated, years-long effort to dismantle any policy that uplifts Black folks and addresses America’s shameful history of systemic racism. It is anti-Blackness on steroids and we’re not backing down in our pursuit of healing and reparatory justice."

She continues, "H.R. 40 is a powerful reminder of the work that remains and offers us a pathway toward truth, reconciliation, and accountability for the deep, structural injustices that continue to ravage Black communities to this day. I am grateful to Senator Booker for his ongoing partnership and I am deeply honored to follow in the footsteps of my mentor and friend, the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, in introducing this deeply necessary and overdue legislation."

The co-sponsor in the House, Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), another Squad member who managed to survive her primary unlike some of her colleagues, adds her voice to the chorus. Her statement could be straight out of the 1619 Project, claiming, "The America we know today was built on the brutal enslavement and trafficking of stolen Africans forced to build this country on their literal backs. Despite what Trump and his anti-diversity, anti-equity, and anti-inclusion cronies want you to believe, this is American history. Our government – no matter who is in power – has an obligation to right these wrongs. If we are to truly address the racial and economic injustices rooted in this country, Congress must pass HR 40."

At the press conference, Lee was unambiguous, "Our government – no matter who is in power – has an obligation to right these wrongs, to provide reparations for descendants of enslaved Africans, to eliminate the racial wealth gap, to uplift the black community." With Pressley nodding in agreement, she continued her critique of Trump and the Republicans, "White supremacy is rampant in this country. Just look at the current administration and our own legislative body. They have contributed to the social and economic harms, to the racial terror black folks have experienced in this country. Now, more than ever, we must acknowledge and repair those harms!"

The rhetoric is as fiery as ever, but one must ask, is this the path to healing, or merely another divisive political maneuver draped in the garb of social justice?

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Pittsburgh's Jewish Dems see Trump as a better option after Harris kisses up to anti-Israel/anti-Semitic politicians in PA

PITTSBURGH – The Jewish community in Pittsburgh is sending a strong message to the Harris-Walz campaign as the election nears: continue to align with those who oppose Israel, and expect to lose votes from Jewish Democrats.

The controversy began when the Harris campaign invited speakers to their rallies who attributed the October 7 attacks, which resulted in 1,400 Israeli civilian deaths, to Israel itself, despite the Jewish community's explicit objections.

"These pleas were ignored," a source involved in the discussions told The Post. The campaign proceeded to feature Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, both of whom have been criticized for implying, alongside Rep. Summer Lee, that the violence wasn't initiated by Hamas on October 7.

"The violence did not start on October 7th." - A statement co-signed by Gainey and Innamorato.
This statement, issued on the anniversary of the attacks, drew immediate backlash from Jewish leaders in Pittsburgh, where a significant portion of Pennsylvania's Jewish population resides and is ready to vote.

With such votes at stake, the Democratic Party's association with anti-Israel figures might cost them Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes, potentially deciding the 2024 presidential election in favor of Donald Trump.

This scenario isn't far-fetched. Several Jewish Democrats in Pittsburgh have voiced feelings of betrayal by their party, contemplating voting for Trump instead.

Aviva Lubowsky, a mother of two, while not switching her vote, highlighted the risk:

"If the Democratic Party wants to retain its Jewish voter base, they have to eschew and denounce extremists in the party," she said. "The rhetoric they are using is dangerous for the safety of my children. It’s causing people who would otherwise vote for [Harris], to vote for Trump."
Jennifer Murtazashvili, a Jewish political scientist, noted the broader shift:

"The mainstream progressive left has a major problem on its hands," she remarked, indicating that many in her circles are leaning towards Trump due to doubts about Harris' commitment to Israel and fighting anti-Semitism.

The discontent is palpable, with a significant portion of Jewish voters showing less enthusiasm for Democrats than at any time since the Reagan years.

A Jewish Democratic voter expressed the community's frustration:

"There are undecided voters in the Jewish community where I never thought they’d be," he said, mentioning encounters at holiday services where traditional Democrats are now unsure.
The sentiment was echoed by another voter considering Trump:

Summer Lee 

"They obviously understood how dangerous it would be for Summer to be there," she criticized the campaign's strategy, pointing to the careful navigation around Rep. Lee's involvement.
The fear of a Harris administration not adequately preventing Iran from nuclear capability was also a significant concern driving some towards Trump.

These issues resonate deeply in Pittsburgh, where the memory of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, lingers, alongside recent attacks on Jewish students.

Despite this, some like Audrey Glickman, a survivor of the Tree of Life tragedy, still support Harris:

"Kamala Harris is not a Squad member. She’s been to Pittsburgh more than once and talked to us more than once and has worked on antisemitism as an issue," Glickman defended Harris, expressing disappointment in the local leaders' rhetoric.
However, for others like Lubowsky, who still wishes for Harris to win, the Democratic Party must act to reclaim support:

"I have never voted for a Republican in my entire life. I will be for the first time this election," Lubowsky declared, planning to vote for Republican James Hayes in the local election.
This election cycle reveals a historic shift, with American liberal Jews feeling politically homeless.

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Anti-Semitic Democrat pulls race card if you don't vote for her

Congress person with XX chromosomes Summer Lee (D-PA-Pennsylvania, not Palestinian Authority) pulled the race card with the claim that anyone, black, white, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Latina, Latino, Latinx, and virtually anyone with the audacity to not vote for her simply because she knows she deserves it, must be a racist and hates black people who hate Israel and Jewish people. Yes, Lee has called a vote for her opponent, "textbook racism" and “an existential threat to the black community.”

Nice use of words. Let's look at what they mean.

“There is no effective struggle against racism once one creates a false image of it, for then antiracism becomes a mirror image of the racist myth. To treat in a racist way those whom one is accusing of racist conduct is part and parcel of current antiracism, and one of its shortcomings. Above all, to fictionalize ‘the Other,’ even if he be racist, is to miss who ‘the Other’ really is, never coming to know him.”--Pierre-André Taguieff, “Les Présuppositions Définitionelles d’un Indéfinissable: “Le Racisme’,” in Mots, No. 8 (1984), pp. 71-72.

UNESCO’s 1978 “Declaration on Race” defines racism as “any theory claiming the intrinsic superiority or inferiority of racial or ethnic groups which would give to some the right to dominate or even eliminate others, presumed inferior, or basing value judgments on racial differences.”

These theories share two major characteristics: belief in the inequality of various races, and that this inequality legitimates domination of so-called “inferior” races by those deemed “superior.” (c.f. What is Racism? by Alain de Benoist)

Rather than saying her claim publicly, Lee made her comments in a private Facebook group discussing how AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) seeks to replace her as a Pennsylvania representative. 

The reason AIPAC wants her gone is simple: she along with only ten other anti-Semites voted against a bill that asserted the House “stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.”

Lee also supported a resolution that Israel stop fighting in Gaza, in spite of the terrorist group promising to continue attacking Israeli citizens until they're all gone. But the resolution never even mentioned Hamas nor asked for them to ceasefire. 

So it seems obvious to anyone being honest, that Lee is actually the racist in this equation.

One of her Facebook followers told her that AIPAC was not supporting her over her “blatant anti-Israel positions.”

Responding, Lee wrote: “I understand that faces don’t always matter to you and the black community’s needs definitely don’t matter to you ... but what AIPAC does to me is textbook anti-blackness.”

No idiot--what AIPAC did was to get you out of office because you're a damn anti-Semite, plain and simple. If a black opponent who supports Israel were your opponent, AIPAC would wholeheartedly support that candidate.

So again, it's Summer Lee who is the racist, and yes, black people are just as capable as any group to be racist, just as they are capable of being brilliant and kind. To tell your followers otherwise, is assuming they're too stupid to know what a real racist is.

It isn't about race and never was.

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