Tlaib Condemns Hamas Attacks but Faces Backlash for Equivocal Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Hamas attacks on Israel were "war crimes", but believes Israel's retribution also amounts to "war crimes."

Tlaib faces a censure motion by Rep. Jack Bergman for not explicitly denouncing Hamas. She says this is an attempt to silence her criticism of Israel.

Tlaib is the only Palestinian-American voice in Congress and feels her perspective is needed during this conflict.

Some Democrats have joined Republicans in criticizing Tlaib's initial response to the Hamas attacks as equivocal.

Tlaib says she will continue criticizing Israeli policies and hold them accountable for "atrocities", despite facing backlash.