That schism has generally pitted younger progressives against older, establishment-leaning lawmakers who are more pro-Israel, a divide that has intensified since last month’s 11-day war between Israel and Hamas. A top House Democratic aide would not comment on whether Pelosi and party leaders had pressed Omar to issue her latest statement. This week’s flareup involving Omar, 38, was the most recent instance in which she has clashed with fellow Democrats over the Middle East. I asked @SecBlinken where people are supposed to go for justice.”Late Wednesday, Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., and 11 other Jewish House Democrats issued a statement labeling those remarks offensive and misguided. Yet, underscoring the party’s split, Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Cori Bush of Missouri also tweeted support for Omar.

Source: thestar June 10, 2021 17:36 UTC