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JUST IN: Israel bars Reps. Omar and Tlaib from visiting the country, in a move that will likely strain relations between PM Netanyahu and Democrats in Washington, the deputy foreign minister says. on.msnbc.com/2z231I0
House Majority Leader Hoyer says the decision to deny Reps. Omar and Tlaib entry into Israel is "outrageous, regardless of their itinerary or their views" and that "this action is contrary to the statement and assurances to me by Israel’s ambassador to the US."
NEW: Speaker Pelosi: “Israel’s denial of entry to Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar is a sign of weakness, and beneath the dignity of the great State of Israel."
US Amb. to Israel David Friedman: "The United States supports and respects the decision of the Government of Israel to deny entry to the Tlaib/Omar Delegation."
NEW: Rep. Omar: “It is an affront that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, under pressure from President Trump, would deny entry to representatives of the U.S. government." 
