In terms of the geopolitical future of the region, the second most popular option after a two-state solution was the creation of a single Israeli-Palestinian state.
According to Israel’s mission to the UN, the United States was among 45 countries that boycotted the two UN Nakba Day events.
"They lie and lie just like Goebbels. They lie, lie, and lie until people believe,” Abbas said about the Israeli narrative of making the desert bloom.
We applaud the lawmakers, both Democratic and Republican, who have spoken out against Wednesday’s event and hope their voices win out in the end.
Tlaib ultimately hosted her event on the Senate side of the Capitol, securing a room with the help of a progressive Jewish ally, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
The remarks signal that Tlaib, perhaps the most outspoken critic of Israel in Congress, has something in common with many right-wing Zionists.
House speaker canceled event that called Israel a catastrophe, but Tlaib bypassed him
In place of the Nakba Day event, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy will host a bipartisan discussion on Israel-US relations
Israel called on UN member states to shun the event and B’nai Brith International is circulating a petition calling on officials from UN member states not to attend.
“Nakba Day” events portray the Palestinians as victims, rather than parties to a conflict with Israel.
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