Congresswoman seeks vote on US backing of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Lebanon

Congresswoman seeks vote on US backing of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Lebanon US Representative Rashida Tlaib said she will force another vote in Congress aimed at ending US involvement in what she described as Israel’s “campaign of ethnic cleansing and territorial expansion” in Lebanon. “Congress must vote to end U.S. support for these atrocities and force an end to Israel’s invasion and illegal military occupation of Lebanese territory,” Tlaib wrote on X. She added that “over 4,250 people have been massacred” and that “twelve children are killed or maimed every day as these U.S.-backed war crimes continue”. The Michigan Democrat has been one of the most outspoken critics of US military support for Israel and has repeatedly called for Congress to restrict or end assistance linked to Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Tomorrow, I will force another vote to end U.S. participation in the Israeli apartheid regime's campaign of ethnic cleansing and territorial expansion in Lebanon. Over 4,250 people have been massacred. Twelve children are killed or maimed every day as these U.S.-backed war… — Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) June 29, 2026