‘Accomplice in genocide’: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib calls out US support for Israel
Rashida Tlaib – the first woman of Palestinian descent in the US Congress – has said the United States is complicit in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
In a post on X, Tlaib, who was re-elected to the House of Representatives in November, said Netanyahu has announced plans to “forcibly expel and ethnically cleanse the entire Palestinian population”.
Netanyahu also intends to “flatten and annex Gaza”, she said, adding that the plan comes after 64 days of Israel blocking all food and humanitarian aid from entering the war-torn territory.
“This was always their plan,” Tlaib said. “The US is an accomplice in this genocide.”
War Criminal Netanyahu has announced a plan to forcibly expel and ethnically cleanse the entire Palestinian population, flatten, and annex Gaza.
This comes after 64 days of blocking food and aid. This was always their plan.
The U.S. is an accomplice in this genocide. https://t.co/4FcxFI0VGr
— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) May 5, 2025
France says Israel’s Gaza conquest plan ‘unacceptable’
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has denounced Israel’s plans to conquer and hold territory in Gaza, calling it “unacceptable” and a “violation of humanitarian law”.
France “very strongly” condemns the planned Israeli campaign, he said in a radio interview.
His remarks build on growing international criticism of the plan, including from some of Israel’s European allies.
France working towards recognising Palestinian state: Foreign minister
In an interview with France’s RTL Radio, Barrot said France is “working towards the recognition of a Palestinian state”, a diplomatic push he hopes would inspire other states to do the same.
“France’s voice is heard when it speaks on these issues,” said Barrot. “We want other countries to act alongside France, for commitments to be made and for France to help create the conditions for the very existence of the Palestinian state – which is far from guaranteed.”
In Gaza, he added, “the urgent priority is a ceasefire and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid… The risk of famine is real. Humanitarian access must be opened immediately.”
China opposes Israel’s displacement plans for Gaza
China has said it opposes Israel’s military actions in Gaza, including expanded operations in the enclave.
“China is highly concerned about the current Palestine-Israel situation,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, adding: “We oppose Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, and hope all parties continuously and effectively implement the ceasefire agreement.”
Since the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza, Beijing has been calling for a ceasefire and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state while criticising the US support for Israel.
China was one of 40 countries to present oral arguments during the International Court of Justice’s public hearings last week into what Israel’s obligations are regarding allowing UN agencies and other relief groups to work in Gaza.
Ma Xinmin, China’s representative, stressed during the hearing that Israel has a legal obligation to accept humanitarian assistance from third parties when the population is not sufficiently supplied.
