Israel National News reports that the US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic, Fox News reported.
The House GOP-led resolution, introduced by Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), passed in a 377 to 44 vote. 43 Democrats and one Republican voted against it.
Members of the so-called "Squad" of Progressive Democrats were among those to vote against it, including Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, and House Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
One Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, voted against the measure as well, according to Fox News.
House approves: 'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic
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