Ilhan Omar: The Netanyahu Government Should Stop the Expansion of Settlements if Israel Wants the U.S. Aid

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OMAR: “We give Israel more than $3 million in aid every year. This is predicated on their being an important ally in the region and 'the only democracy' in the Middle East. But denying visit to duly elected members of Congress is not consistent with being an ally and denying millions of people freedom of movement or expressions or self-determination is not consistent with being a democracy. We must be asking as Israel’s ally the Netanyahu government stop the expansion of settlements on Palestinian land and ensure full rights for Palestinians if we are to give them aid. These are not just my views. These are the views held by the range of experts, peace advocates on this issue."