US Rep. Rashida Tlaib hits back at Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to censure her for anti-Semitism

By Darren Lyn​​​​​​​

HOUSTON, US (AA) - US Rep. Rashida Tlaib fired back Thursday at fellow Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who filed a resolution that would censure her for “anti-Semitic activity” in connection with her stance on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

"Marjorie Taylor Greene's unhinged resolution is deeply Islamophobic and attacks peaceful Jewish anti-war advocates," the Michigan Congresswoman said in a statement posted on X. "I am proud to stand in solidarity with Jewish peace advocates calling for a cease-fire and an end to the violence."

"I will not be bullied, I will not be dehumanized, and I will not be silenced," she added.

Greene moved to force a vote on the House floor earlier in the day.

"A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for anti-Semitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol complex," said Greene.

"Tlaib led a pro-Hamas insurrection into the Capitol complex, has repeatedly displayed her anti-Semitic beliefs, and shown her hatred for Israel."

Greene's proposed resolution forces the congressional chamber to take a vote within two legislative days, meaning members must vote whether to censure Tlaib within 48 hours once lawmakers return to the Capitol next Wednesday.

Tlaib, who is the only Palestinian American serving in Congress, said she would continue to call for a cease-fire to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes, the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid and the release of all hostages, including Americans being held by Hamas.

"I will continue to work for a just and lasting peace that upholds the human rights and dignity of all people and ensures that no person, no child has to suffer or live in fear of violence," said Tlaib.

The conflict in Gaza began when the Palestinian group Hamas initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood – a multi-pronged surprise attack on Oct. 7 that included a barrage of rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel by land, sea and air.

Hamas said the incursion was in retaliation for the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and growing violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.

The Israeli military then launched a relentless bombardment of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.

Nearly 8,500 people have been killed in the conflict, including at least 7,028 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis.

Gaza’s 2.3 million residents have been running out of food, water, medicine and fuel, and aid convoys allowed into the enclave have carried only a fraction of what is needed.