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| December 30, 2019
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Israeli journalist exposes Rep. Tlaib’s disingenuous Hanukkah message

Watch as an Israeli i24 journalist breaks down Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s ironic, even anti-Semitic, Hanukkah message by explaining what Hanukkah is historically about.

By Israel Today Staff

 

She’s a true Palestinian politician.

US Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) has mastered the art of speaking out of both sides of her mouth, a trait shared by the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah.

For years she has railed against the so-called Israeli “occupation” of so-called “Palestine,” from which her parents emigrated many decades ago.

But this week, Tlaib made sure to wish a “Happy Hanukkah” to all her potential Jewish voters.

At least one Israeli TV anchor tore Tlaib to shreds over that disingenuous holiday greeting. Continue Reading »

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| November 30, 2013
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Swiss lawmaker excluded from political party for saying Israel is ‘on path of carbonization’

Geneva councilman calls for cancellation of Chanukah event in the city, saying it’s against Swiss law.

By JTA, JPOST.COM STAFF
 

 

Swiss lawmaker Denis Menoud was excluded from the populist Geneva Citizens’ Movement (MCG) on Friday after commenting that Israel was “on the path of carbonization” following the signing of the interim nuclear deal with Iran, AFP reported.

Delegations from Iran, other world powers during closed-door nuclear talks on October 15, 2013. - Photo: REUTERS

Delegations from Iran, other world powers during closed-door nuclear talks on October 15, 2013. – Photo: REUTERS

His comments, written on his Facebook page on Tuesday, caused an uproar in the party, leading party president Roger Colay to condemn his words and demanding him to resign. Continue Reading »

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