Haaretz: Ocasio-Cortez Defends Ilhan Omar as anti-Semitism Storm Roils Democratic Party

By Amir Tibon

The Jewish Democratic Council of America, the leading Jewish organization operating within the party, also denounced Omar’s comments. The organization put out a statement on Tuesday: “While we may disagree with those who do not share our views on Israel, we recognize that criticism of Israel is not inherently anti-Semitic. However, allegations that American Jews have dual loyalties, or that the Jewish community exercises untoward financial influence on U.S. policy, are anti-Semitic and must be recognized as such. We would condemn such remarks from any member of Congress, regardless of their political or religious background.”