Ilhan Omar

Unproven genocide claims are used as weapons to fuel antisemitism, isolate Israel - opinion

The charge of genocide against Israel has become a powerful tool for its critics, with consequences reaching far beyond the Gaza war.

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press about rising gas prices outside a gas station in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 22, 2026.
A man shouts at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) after spraying an unidentified liquid in her direction, during a town hall meeting days after a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 27, 2026 i

Man who assaulted US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison

US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) attends a news conference addressing the anti-Muslim comments made by Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) towards Omar, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 30, 2021.

Ilhan Omar: Prove your Gaza genocide claims or stop making them - opinion

US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks behind a glass during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration policies, in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 2026.

Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall


'She should go back': Trump slams Ilhan Omar over Somalia rally remarks

Trump slams Ilhan Omar after she praised Somalia's president at a Minneapolis rally, calling for her to "go back" to Somalia in a Truth Social post.

US Democratic House Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to supporters after announcing her victory in the Minnesota Democratic Primary election at Nighthawks in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US August 13, 2024

Anti-Israel Rep. Ilhan Omar worth millions, despite claiming she 'barely has thousands'

Rep. Ilhan Omar disclosed assets worth $6–30 million, mostly tied to her husband’s VC firm and winery, despite earlier insisting she “barely has thousands.”

 U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to supporters of student loan debt relief in front of the Supreme Court as the justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases involving President Joe Biden's bid to reinstate his plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt in Washington, U.S., F

Joe Rogan 'refuses to have my father on his show,' Yair Netanyahu laments

Yair Netanyahu accuses Joe Rogan of refusing to host his father, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while hosting controversial figures.

 UFC announcer Joe Rogan during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Apr 13, 2024.

'If New York falls, the country follows': Is the future of American Jewry at risk? - interview

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: US Jewry is facing the greatest threat since the McCarthy era, with America at an inflection point.

‘IF MAMDANI wins, there will be an exodus of Jews from New York City,’ according to political strategist and consultant Rabbi Dr. Hank Sheinkopf. Here, Mamdani speaks during a press conference celebrating his primary victory with leaders and members of the city’s labor unions earlier this month.

Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota District 5 democratic primary against pro-Israel challenger

Samuels had previously run against Omar in 2022 and lost in a tighter race by only 2% points.

Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks at a news conference at the Capitol, July 25, 2019.

Pro-Israel groups skip Ilhan Omar’s race after recent push to oust Progressives

Despite millions in funding aimed at unseating members of the “Squad,” pro-Israel groups are not heavily backing Ilhan Omar’s opponent in this year’s primary.

US Democratic House Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), walks toward the campus exit after visiting the protest encampment supporting Palestinians at Columbia University campus, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, US, April 25, 2024.

Ilhan Omar attacks Sen. Blackburn's 'dangerous stance' on Columbia protesters

Ilhan Omar criticized Senator Marsh Blackburn's stance that students encouraging or committing acts of terror on behalf of Hamas should be put on a watch list and a No Fly List.

 US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is seen in Statuary Hall ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address in Washington, US, February 7, 2023.

Ilhan Omar: Jewish students should be safe 'whether they are pro-genocide or anti-genocide'

The congresswoman noted that she had met a number of Jewish students who were participating in the encampment.

US Democratic House Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), walks toward the campus exit after visiting the protest encampment supporting Palestinians at Columbia University campus, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, US, April 25, 2024.

Ilhan Omar's daughter, BDS activist, suspended from Columbia University

A US congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University's president of failing to protect Jewish students on campus.

 U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks to supporters of student loan debt relief in front of the Supreme Court as the justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases involving President Joe Biden's bid to reinstate his plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt in Washington, U.S., F

Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces a resolution to censure Ilhan Omar for 'treasonous statements'

Censuring is one of the final forms of rebuke before expulsion which the House of Representatives can hand out to its members.

 US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ilhan Omar.