'We deplore this unfair combination that is contrary to justice and international law,' the Hamas website stated.
Her tweet from only a week ago drew more than 5,000 comments, which is tenfold her average number of engaged followers. It also drew the ire of Hamas, which issued its own statement Friday.
"We appreciate Mrs. Ilhan Omar's stances in defending justice and the rights of the oppressed around the world, foremost of which are the just rights of our Palestinian people, but we deplore this unfair combination that is contrary to justice and international law," the Hamas website stated.
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