One would think it would be a no-brainer that a country has the right to bar from entry those who are publicly bigoted against its people and who are allied with those who oppose its very existence. But if one’s brain is infected by anti-semitism, then apparently Israel has no right to bar from entry virulent anti-semites Ilhan Omar and Rachida Tlaib. (Israel did actually allow Tlaib entry to visit her grandmother, but she then refused the offer in what appears to be a set up designed to make Israel look bad.)
But for the rational, it is indeed a no-brainer that Israel is well within its rights to bar and defend itself from anti-semites like Omar and Tlaib.
Now, of course, Omar and Tlaib are playing the victim – and lying to do so. What astounds is that House Democrat leaders are backing them up and attacking Israel over this. Even relatively moderate Steny Hoyer has said Israel’s decision is “deeply disappointing,” “disrespectful,” and “unacceptable.” And key House committee leaders are aiming to make life difficult for U. S. Ambassador to Israel and for Israel’s Ambassador to the U. S.
This anti-semitic double standard from Democrats is appalling. Heck, the U. K. has barred entry to people with less grounds. Does only Israel not have the right to bar those hostile to its people, values, and even existence?
Early this year, I warned against the rise of anti-semitism in the West, here and while leading worship at my church. That I was right to do so is sadly becoming more and more evident.
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