"Congressional Debate: Israel, Antisemitism, and the Apology That Wasn't"

The House of Representatives will vote on a resolution affirming support for Israel in response to comments made by Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who referred to Israel as a "racist" state. Top House Democrats rebuked Jayapal's comments, stating that Israel is not a racist state. Some House progressives have expressed concerns about human rights and plan to skip Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to the White House and his address to Congress. Jayapal later clarified her remarks, stating that she does not believe Israel as a nation is racist and apologized for any hurt caused by her words.