Article 6FR6D Ilhan Omar fears for family’s safety after barrage of threats over Israel criticism

Ilhan Omar fears for family’s safety after barrage of threats over Israel criticism

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Gloria Oladipo
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Minnesota congresswoman blames dishonest smearing' for surge in violent threats in wake of Israel-Hamas conflict

Ilhan Omar, a Muslim US representative, said she fears for her family's safety after receiving an onslaught of threats for criticizing Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

The Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota opened up in a statement about the increase in Islamophobic remarks and threats she has received, including threats directed at her family. NBC News first reported on the statement, which was later shared with the Guardian.

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