Politics Alert: Netanyahu considers blocking Omar, Tlaib from entering Israel over support for boycott movement ahead of a planned weekend visit

Denying entry for Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib would likely deepen the divide between the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Democrats, who have privately said such moves are not emblematic of a country that prides itself as a democracy tolerant of political expression. The move would also amount to an about-face for Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer, who last month said Israel would not deny entry to any U.S. lawmakers "out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America."

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Politics Alert Aug 15, 2:09 AM     Netanyahu considers blocking Omar, Tlaib from entering Israel over support for boycott movement ahead of a planned weekend visit Denying entry for Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib would likely deepen the divide between the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Democrats, who have privately said such moves are not emblematic of a country that prides itself as a democracy tolerant of political expression. The move would also amount to an about-face for Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer, who last month said Israel would not deny entry to any U.S. lawmakers "out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America." Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071