Israel blocks Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering country - live
(The Guardian World News)

Officials confirm `the decision is not to allow them to enter´Trump had urged Israel to ban Muslim pair from enteringSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 6.11pm BST John Hickenlooper has just posted a video announcing he is suspending his presidential bid, confirming earlier reports that he would drop out.This morning, I´m announcing that I´m no longer running for President. While this campaign didn´t have the outcome we were hoping for, every moment has been worthwhile & I´m thankful to everyone who supported this campaign and our entire team.https://t.co/1ijSjkbzzd 6.04pm BST David Friedman, the US ambassador to Israel, said in a statement that he would support the Netanyahu government´s decision to block Omar and Tlaib´s trip.Please read my attached statement with regard to the decision of the Government of Israel to deny item to BDS activists, Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, in accordance with its national laws. pic.twitter.com/q9M2N1uRkr Continue reading...