The Forward: Trailblazing Muslim Congressional Candidate Once Criticized ‘Apartheid Israeli Regime’

Tlaib, a Palestinian-American, who is set to become the second female Muslim in Congress after winning her Michigan primary, recently said she would vote to cut aid to Israel in support of “people having justice.”

The Jewish Democratic Council of America said in a statement they would try to “engage with her on these issues” about why support for Israel is crucial.

“JDCA believes that threatening to cut military assistance to Israel is inconsistent with the values of the Democratic Party and the American people.”