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UNBELIEVABLE: Republicans kick ilhan omar off us house foreign affairs panel | History Defined

Omar co-sponsored a resolution recognising 'Israel as America’s legitimate and democratic ally', but she said her criticism of Israeli policies towards Palestinians has not changed [Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo]

Washington, DC – United States Republicans have removed progressive Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee over her past criticism of Israel, drawing rebuke and accusations of bigotry from Democrats.

In a 218-211 vote along party lines, the House passed a resolution on Thursday to strip Omar — a former refugee from Somalia and one of two Muslim women in Congress — of her committee assignment.

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