A Tennessee State Senator faced a heated exchange with a progressive journalist regarding a bill changing how the state describes the West Bank, amid accusations of aligning with Israeli interests and concerns over potential conflict.
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Tennessee State Sen. Paul Rose lashed out at a progressive journalist who confronted him Tuesday over a bill that would change how the state describes the West Bank. “Who gave you that bill? Senator Rose, who gave you that bill about the West Bank? Who gave it to you?” asked Justin Kanew, founder of progressive news outlet Tennessee Holler. “Are you worried at all about Israel’s influence on our government as they push us to war? You know they pushed us into a war, Senator Rose, and here you are doing their bidding.”The International Court of Justice says Israel has illegally occupied the territory.for asking about his bill forcing TN to call the West Bank “Judea & Samaria” & if he’s concerned 🇮🇱 pushed us to war“I say this as a Jew with family in Israel, Senator Rose. Why are you doing Israel’s bidding as they push us into war?” Kanew pressed.“You know, if I was at home, I’d bust your face right now, but I’m not,” the Republican said, later clarifying that he’s not threatening him.Rose can be seen walking away from Kanew after the confrontation, with Kanew continuing to ask if Rose is “concerned at all that you’re doing Israel’s bidding as they push us into war.”“There are Republicans who have issue with this. It’s not just Democrats. This isn’t a partisan issue. Why is it our business to be changing the name of something?” Kanew asked.Israeli Forces Kill 16 People In Gaza And The West Bank, Medics SayBy entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
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