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'

Former senator and only Jewish candidate on a major party’s presidential ballot joins chorus of criticism for Israel's decision

2020 Democratic candidate blames decision on US President Donald Trump, who encouraged Israel to bar congresswomen in a tweet

Police responded to reports of "a suspicious person or vehicle" near the diplomatic compound; incident comes amid furor over Israel barring congresswomen Tlaib and Omar

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

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

Despite the PM's view of liberals as a lost cause, Israel still enjoys overwhelming bipartisan support. By indulging Trump and banning Omar and Tlaib, that may now change

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