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New congresswoman criticizes Israel over vaccines for Palestinians

Illinois Democrat Marie Newman said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should ensure that Palestinians in the West Bank are also vaccinated. The Palestinian Authority is reportedly exploring getting vaccines from Israel.

Al-Monitor Staff
Al-Monitor Staff
Jan 5, 2021
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Marie Newman, newly elected to Congress as a Democratic representative from Illinois, arrives at the Hyatt Regency hotel on Capitol Hill on Nov. 12, 2020, in Washington, for orientation. — Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images

A new US Democratic congresswoman is criticizing Israel for its vaccination policy toward Palestinians.

Illinois Rep. Marie Newman said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should ensure that everyone in both Israel and the Palestinian territories are vaccinated for COVID-19.

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