Amid ongoing tensions and a firestorm of criticism, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is holding firm on her use of a phrase that many see as a call for the elimination of the Jewish state. The statement in question, “From the river to the sea…” has been the focal point of contention. This comes over two weeks after she pushed Hamas propaganda about the alleged Israeli hospital bombing in Gaza. Her Tweet containing misinformation is still up, has been community-noted, and has been seen by almost 40 million people. Even the left-wing blog New York Times walked it back.

Israel just bombed the Baptist Hospital killing 500 Palestinians (doctors, children, patients) just like that. @POTUS this is what happens when you refuse to facilitate a ceasefire & help de-escalate.

Your war and destruction only approach has opened my eyes and many… https://t.co/mZYoifT7bj

— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) October 17, 2023

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Tlaib, representing Michigan’s 13th congressional district, has been an outspoken figure on many issues, including those pertaining to the Middle East conflict. Her latest remarks, which have included the contentious phrase, are perceived by some as echoing a sentiment that undermines the Jewish people’s right to self-determination.

The phrase, which has historical roots and has been associated with movements opposed to the state of Israel, was employed by Tlaib Tweet of a video ad calling on Joe Biden to push for a ceasefire.

From the river to the sea is an aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction, or hate. My work and advocacy is always centered in justice and dignity for all people no matter faith or ethnicity.

— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) November 3, 2023

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Critics of Tlaib’s statement have pointed out the historical context of the phrase, suggesting that it goes beyond mere criticism of Israeli policies and dips into the rhetoric that could incite violence or justify the eradication of the Jewish state.

A sitting member of Congress is calling for the genocide of the Jewish people.

The America you think you grew up in no longer exists.

Stop genocide by committing genocide?

Read more: https://t.co/UBTmsQzyv9 https://t.co/YTYBFB8hI8

— Zach Heilman (@RedVoicePatriot) November 3, 2023

Map break:

Rashida is a liar. Why? Because the chant “From the river to the sea” is a translation of the original Arabic chant “from the water to the water, Palestine will remain Arab.” This is a genocidal call to ethnically cleanse the land from all non-Arabs i.e. the Jews.

The original… https://t.co/w3A00yRtIr

— Imam of Peace (@Imamofpeace) November 4, 2023

In case you were wondering what "from the river to the sea" means. https://t.co/XipIuFPhIM

— Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) November 2, 2023

We hear “from the river to the sea” chanted at US protests. It’s on posters, even projected on university buildings

Here’s a map

See what “from the river to the sea” means

It means eradicating the state of Israel
It’s about eliminating Jews

It’s hate speech

It’s antisemitism pic.twitter.com/8d55SAom2F

— Kyrsten Sinema (@kyrstensinema) November 3, 2023

Despite the heavy backlash, the Congresswoman’s office has defended her speech, maintaining that her words are being misconstrued and that her advocacy is aimed at achieving justice and equality for all people in the region. They argue that her use of the phrase was in line with her long-standing position on the rights of Palestinians and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of violence.

The controversy has reignited the debate over the fine line between legitimate political criticism and what is perceived by many as harmful rhetoric that could inflame an already volatile situation. It has also brought to the forefront the ongoing discourse within the United States regarding its domestic and international stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The roasting of Rashida Tlaib and her comments on X is almost never ending…

From the river to the sea refers to the full erasure of the Jewish state, from Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.

It is also the battle cry of Hamas, a savage terrorist group that beheads babies and rapes women.

You echo terrorists. pic.twitter.com/7YjAwsAOAZ

— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) November 3, 2023

When students chant Hamas’ rallying cry, “Free Palestine from the river to the sea,” they are not just chanting a slogan – they are calling for the Jewish nation-state to be wiped out.

— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) November 3, 2023

Hamas sympathizers have infiltrated the halls of Congress. Congresswoman @RashidaTlaib just tweeted this, “From the river to the sea,” she says, “is an aspirational call for freedom.” Let me set the record straight, from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, means from… https://t.co/NdXaa00jcW pic.twitter.com/isa3WcX6se

— (((noa tishby))) (@noatishby) November 4, 2023

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