Dressed in a Palestinian keffiyeh, Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib raised a sign reading "War Criminal" during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before the U.S. Congress on Wednesday. A video captured the moment Netanyahu addressed pro-Palestine protesters, labeling them as "officially Iran's useful idiots." Footage showed Tlaib holding the sign that read "WAR CRIMINAL." Photos of Tlaib also displayed another side of the sign stating "Guilty of Genocide."
Moreover, the "Times of Israel" reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu received a warm welcome as he greeted lawmakers on both sides of the aisle upon his arrival to speak at a joint session of Congress, while three Democrats, including Rashida Tlaib, remained seated and did not applaud. U.S. media indicated that Capitol Police deployed pepper spray against protesters attempting to cross a line set up by law enforcement before Netanyahu delivered his address to Congress.
