Republicans introduce bill to deny federal funding for Amnesty International
Washington (QNN)- Republican Senators Rick Scott and Mike Braun on Thursday introduced a bill designed to deny federal financial support for Amnesty International.
In February, the leading rights group released a report saying ‘Israel’ is carrying out “the crime of apartheid against Palestinians.”
Amnesty’s report details how ‘Israel’ enforces a system of oppression and domination against the Palestinians.
Over its report, the Senators introduced their bill to prohibit Amnesty from receiving taxpayer-funded federal assistance from the US.
In a press release, the Senators said Amnesty has received more than $2.5 million in federal funds over the past two decades.
It "has proven itself to be a sham of a 'human rights' organisation..”
“..that perpetuates antisemitic propaganda,” Scott claimed.
The Senators also referred to Amnesty International USA director saying ‘Israel’ "shouldn't exist as a Jewish state.”
The director's remarks were at a Woman's National Democratic Club lunch last month.
“An organization that uses its platform to undermine Israel’s sovereignty should not be receiving US taxpayer funds," Braun said.
Several pro-Israel advocates have accused Amnesty of anti-Semitism and blasted its report.
