US Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, has canceled an event with Representative Rashida Tlaib that was scheduled to take place in Congress on Wednesday, commemorating what Tlaib called the “catastrophe” of Israel’s establishment.
The event was organized by groups accused of glorifying terrorism against Israel and spreading anti-Semitic messages. McCarthy announced the cancellation on Twitter, adding that he would host a bipartisan discussion instead, honoring the 75th anniversary of the US-Israel relationship.
“Let me be very clear: America is grateful for our friendship with Israel” said Speaker McCarthy. “We are a better nation because of it. And we must never shy away from defending it.”
The event was ultimately held at the Dirksen Senate building, instead of the House side, after the location change, they could not secure permits to allow filming.
It is disgraceful that @SenSanders allowed this event by @RepRashida to be held in our nation’s Capitol. Real conversations are needed around a path to peace, but not with groups & individuals who espouse antisemitism. We call on the Senate to condemn this event. https://t.co/cmuJqEkcql
— Jonathan Greenblatt (@JGreenblattADL) May 11, 2023
Let me be very clear: America is grateful for our friendship with Israel. We are a better nation because of it. And we must never shy away from defending it.
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) May 10, 2023
This event in the US Capitol is canceled.
Instead, I will host a bipartisan discussion to honor the 75th anniversary of the US-Israel relationship. https://t.co/s6YXltFOhu
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) May 10, 2023
Hardy surprising. After @SpeakerMcCarthy canceled @RashidaTlaib's 'Nakba Day' event in the House, @BernieSanders comes to the rescue and hosts her in the Senate. And this as #IsraelUnderFire from Islamic Jihad rocket bombardment. Sanders is a disgrace and a Jew-hating enabler! pic.twitter.com/rXOAogwEDV
— Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A) May 10, 2023
What a self hating Jew @bernie Saunders your a embarrassment to the the Jewish nation!
There are Erev Rav in every generation and he certainly fits right in.
There is a special place in hell for people like him.