Congresswoman says PM's claims pair was only meeting Palestinians untrue; calls to reconsider US aid to Israel as its actions are 'not consistent with being an ally or a democracy'

PM's main rival in upcoming elections says lack of a consistent policy led to decision 'against our national interest'

Congresswoman cites 'humiliating and oppressive' terms for visit to family, which she had requested on humanitarian grounds after being banned from an official trip

Conference of Presidents expresses 'reservations' at denial of entry to Dem. lawmakers Tlaib and Omar, worries about impact on bipartisan support

Congresswoman to be allowed into the country after she vows to respect 'any restrictions,' refrain from promoting a boycott during her stay

In letter to interior minister, congresswoman vows to respect 'any restrictions,' refrain from promoting a boycott during her stay

Aides say US president deliberately accuses his critics of being anti-Semitic or anti-Israel to shore up support among conservative voters

Ron Dermer, who had earlier said Israel would allow in Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, echoes government reasoning for barring pair; claims no basis for questioning Israel's openness

Top PLO official warns move sets 'dangerous precedent,' while PA prime minister says barring entry to Omar and Tlaib indicates Israel afraid to expose its 'tyranny' to America

Ilhan Omar likens 'chilling' Israeli move to Trump’s Muslim ban; Rashida Tlaib says Israel knows 'the truth of what is happening to Palestinians is frightening'