In an earlier interview broadcast by Britain’s Channel 4, Tlaib also said she would “absolutely” back withholding aid to Israel, in keeping with her opposition to Israel’s “discrimination.” In response to the Channel 4 interview, the Jewish Democratic Council of America said it “disagrees” with Tlaib’s position. On August 7, Tlaib won the Democratic nomination…

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) said in response to Tlaib, “Threatening to cut military assistance to Israel is inconsistent with the values of the Democratic Party and the American people.” J Street also told Jewish Telegraphic Agency that they’re reaching out to Tlaib to clarify her recent comments stating, “This whole idea of…

In a statement, the JDCA emphasized that aid to Israel remains bipartisan in Congress because it is “mutually beneficial” to both Israel and the US. “Threatening to cut military assistance to Israel is inconsistent with the values of the Democratic Party and the American people,” said the Jewish Democratic group, which is supporting candidates in…