Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib wore a Palestinian headband and held an indication that learn “Conflict Legal” as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.
A video clip exhibits Benjamin Netanyahu addressing pro-Palestinian protesters who he considers “formally Iran’s helpful idiots,” whereas footage exhibits Rashida Tlaib holding an indication that reads “Conflict Criminals” .
The photograph exhibits Tlaib holding an indication with “genocide” written on the opposite facet.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warmly launched and shook palms with lawmakers from each events when he arrived to deal with a joint session of Congress, The Occasions of Israel reported.
Three Democrats, together with Rashida Tlaib, remained seated and didn’t applaud.
U.S. media reported that Capitol Police started spraying pepper spray on protesters who tried to cross a police cordon earlier than Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech in Congress.