Trump tweeted that it would show “great weakness” on Israel’s part if it allowed the first two Muslim women elected to Congress, to cross its border.
“It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep. Omar and Rep.Tlaib to visit. They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds. Minnesota and Michigan will have a hard time putting them back in office. They are a disgrace!” Trump tweeted.
Shortly after Trump’s tweet, reports emerged that Israel would deny entry to the two U.S. congresswomen. It was unclear if the decision came before or after Trump’s tweet.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government had reportedly been poised to block Tlaib and Omar from entering the country.
The two congresswomen have criticised his government and voted against a non-binding resolution last month condemning a movement to boycott the Israeli state over its treatment of Palestinians.
A new Israeli law denies entry to the country to people who back such boycotts.
The decision would be a reversal for Israel, which had earlier signalled it would allow the two U.S. lawmakers to enter the country.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer said last month that the country would not deny entry to any lawmakers “out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America.”
Trump’s remarks urging Israel to deny entry to two U.S. lawmakers is all the more notable because congressional leaders in both parties have said that Omar and Tlaib should be allowed to visit Israel.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) during a bipartisan congressional visit to Jerusalem said all U.S. lawmakers should be able to visit Israel. He said everyone should be able to “see what we see,” during an appearance before reporters.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) discussed the visit with Israeli officials Wednesday and urged them to change their decision, according to The Washington Post.
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