Progressive US Democrat Jayapal backtracks after calling Israel 'racist'

Jayapal said that she has long supported a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians, but pointed out her opposition to Israel's continued expansion of settlements in disputed areas.

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) participates in a television interview at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 4, 2021.

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) participates in a television interview at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 4, 2021.

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ByREUTERS

JULY 17, 2023 04:13

Updated: JULY 17, 2023 17:43