November 08, 2023 12:19 pm | Updated 06:16 pm IST - WASHINGTONThe U.S. House voted on November 7 to censure Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib, Congress's lone Palestinian-American lawmaker, for comments she made regarding Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. Twenty-two Democrats joined with most Republicans in the chamber to censure Ms. Tlaib for allegedly "promoting false narratives" on Hamas' Oct. 7 gun rampage in Israel and "calling for the destruction of the state of Israel." Editorial | Cease fire: On the danger of Israel turning Gaza into an open prison on fireThe motion was sponsored by Republican Representative Richard McCormick. Ms. Tlaib rejected accusations of antisemitism during a speech on the House floor on Tuesday. "Palestinian people are not disposable," Ms. Tlaib added, taking a long pause as she became overcome with emotion.

Source: The Hindu November 08, 2023 12:40 UTC