The Latest: McConnell calls anti-Israel attitudes disturbing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's most recent comments on Israel (all times local):
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he finds rising anti-Israel sentiments "disturbing," including by "some of the new members of the House of Representatives."
The Kentucky Republican was asked Tuesday about freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar's comment last week that suggested Israel's supporters are pushing lawmakers to pledge "allegiance" to the Jewish state. In response, House Democrats are expected this week to present a resolution condemning anti-Semitism.