US Representative Accuses Israel of Racism at Netroots Nation Conference

US Representative Pramila Jayapal accused Israel of being a “racist state” during a panel at the Netroots Nation conference in Chicago, where anti-Israel protesters disrupted the event. She emphasized the need for self-determination and autonomy for the Palestinian people and criticized the two-state solution. Jayapal has been known for her anti-Israel views and opposition to the BDS movement. Her comments come as other progressive lawmakers, including Ilhan Omar, plan to boycott Israeli President Isac Herzog’s speech to Congress. The remarks signal a shift in the Democratic Party's stance on Palestine.