Ilhan Omar | JLDR

0 Politics Education

Tim Walz’s record on Israel and antisemitism is deeply concerning

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Aug

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, initially seen as a moderate Democrat, has shifted leftward on Israel and antisemitism over the years.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ilhan Omar, fierce critic of Israel in Congress, easily wins primary after 2 stinging defeats for progressive ‘Squad’

Luke Tress in Forward · 14 Aug

Rep. Ilhan Omar, known for her strong criticism of Israel, secured a win in the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th District, defeating her pro-Israel opponent, Don Samuels, with 56% of the votes.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ilhan Omar, fierce critic of Israel in Congress, easily wins primary after 2 stinging defeats for progressive ‘Squad’

JTA · 14 Aug

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the Squad and a vocal critic of Israel, won her Democratic party primary in Minnesota's 5th District, defeating centrist, pro-Israel Democrat Don Samuels.

0 Politics Communities

Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar, even after helping oust other Squad members

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 9 Aug

Despite pro-Israel groups successfully funding the defeat of other Squad members, they are not actively targeting Ilhan Omar's re-election due to a combination of factors.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pro-Israel groups helped defeat Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush. Why aren’t they targeting Ilhan Omar?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Aug

Pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, have succeeded in defeating Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, known for their critical stance towards Israel, in Democratic primaries.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 7 Aug

Jewish Minnesotans are celebrating Governor Tim Walz's increased national visibility, citing his longstanding support for the Jewish community and Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pro-Israel groups steering clear of Ilhan Omar, to her rival’s frustration

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 19 Jul

Pro-Israel groups, having shifted focus to vulnerable Squad members like Rep. Cori Bush, are notably absent in supporting Rep. Ilhan Omar's opponent, Don Samuels, in the upcoming primary election in Minneapolis.

0 Politics Israel

Is this the year that the ‘Squad’ are finally unseated?

Jewish Chronicle · 7 May

This article discusses the upcoming primary challenges faced by members of the Squad, a group of progressive Democratic lawmakers, particularly focusing on Ilhan Omar.

0 Politics Education

The truth about the US campus protests is that the authorities agree with their students

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Apr

The article highlights the normalization of antisemitism on US campuses, focusing on incidents involving Democratic politicians Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Columbia University.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Barnard suspends Ilhan Omar's daughter for anti-Israel protests

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 18 Apr

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for participating in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, leading to her and two other students being informed of their suspension.

0 Politics Israel

Is Biden Abandoning Israel? // The White House claims that it supports Israel. But recent events suggest that that’s not so simple.

Rafael Medoff in Ami · 10 Apr

The text discusses the shifting dynamics in the Biden administration's stance towards Israel, raising questions about whether Biden is abandoning Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Is Biden Abandoning Israel? // The White House claims that it supports Israel. But recent events suggest that that’s not so simple.

Rafael Medoff in Ami · 10 Apr

The text discusses the evolving stance of the Biden administration towards Israel, indicating a shift towards more criticism and pressure on Israel, particularly regarding its actions against Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

Why 2024 Spells the End of the Squad

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Mar

The text discusses the potential decline of the Squad, a group of far-left House Democrats known for pushing progressive policies and anti-Israel views.

0 Politics Leadership

Can We Trust 'Confidential Sources'?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Feb

Eli Lake joins the podcast to discuss the arrest of a confidential source in the Biden investigation and the potential impact on the Squad's political future.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What you need to know about Dean Phillips, the Jewish congressman running for president

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 26 Dec 2023

Minnesota Democrat Dean Phillips, a Jewish congressman, is running for president in the Democratic primary.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Don Samuels believes he can beat Ilhan Omar in 2024 rematch

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 Nov 2023

Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member, is planning to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar once again in 2024 after coming close to defeating her in 2022.

0

Hamas’s Apologists and the Assault on Reason

Sapir · 1 Oct 2023

The article discusses the incoherence and distortions often found in pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel rhetoric.

0

Joe Rogan says 'The idea that Jewish people aren’t into money is ridiculous'

Adam Kovac in Forward · 7 Feb 2023

In a recent episode of his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan made racist statements about Jewish people.

0 Politics Communities

Ilhan’s Country

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 21 Jul 2022

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent Somali American politician, faced booing from some members of the Somali community during a public event at the Target Center, highlighting divisions within the community regarding religious and moral issues.

0 Politics Israel

‘Sledgehammer:’ Trump’s ambassador to Israel hits hard in new memoir

Forward · 7 Feb 2022

David Friedman's memoir "Sledgehammer: How Breaking with the Past Brought Peace to the Middle East" offers a controversial yet insightful account of his tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What Have We Voted Ourselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Nov 2021

The text discusses various controversial political incidents involving figures such as Paul Gosar, Lauren Boebert, Eric Swalwell, Ilhan Omar, and Kyle Rittenhouse.

0 Politics Communities

Blue States Are More Incompetent Than Red States

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Jun 2021

In a podcast discussion, the focus was on the perceived incompetence of liberal cities and states, particularly highlighted by the New York Democratic mayoral primary.

0 Politics Israel

Meet Antone Melton-Meaux, Ilhan Omar’s primary challenger who wants to end divisive politics

Jacob Kornbluh in Jewish Insider · 28 Apr 2020

Antone Melton-Meaux, a mediation specialist and congressional candidate, challenges Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th district, emphasizing unity and engagement, particularly with Jewish constituents.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Blindspot in Bernie Sanders’ Anti-Semitism Manifesto

Paul Berman in Tablet · 25 Nov 2019

In a critique of Bernie Sanders' manifesto on anti-Semitism published in Jewish Currents, the author praises Bernie's acknowledgment of Israel's democratic achievements and rejection of anti-Semitic tropes but criticizes his failure to address various forms of anti-Semitism, such as Islamist and progressive left anti-Semitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Opinion | This Week Proves It: Politicians Won’t Call Out Anti-Semitism On Their Own Side

Forward · 21 Aug 2019

The article discusses how President Trump's recent statements invoking anti-Semitic tropes by questioning the loyalty of Jewish Democrats, and his involvement in barring Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar from visiting Israel, have caused distress among American Jews.

JL;DR

Tag: Ilhan Omar