Israel´s decision to block congresswomen Omar and Tlaib draws widespread criticism
(The Guardian United States)

Top Democrats in Washington, 2020 candidates and even pro-Israel groups condemn decision and urge government to change courseIsrael´s decision on Thursday to block two American congresswomen from entering the country amid pressure from Donald Trump drew widespread criticism in Washington, with some Democrats warning the move threatened to erode US support for its longtime ally.In an unprecedented chain of events, the Israeli government declared it would bar item to representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, the first two Muslim women elected to Congress, ahead of a planned visit to the West Bank. The move came just hours after Trump publicly urged Israel not to allow the two Democratic lawmakers into the country in a highly unusual effort to influence a foreign government against his political opponents. Continue reading...