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Israel bars visit by two US congresswomen after Trump call

Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar (L) and Rashida Tlaib, whom Israel has barred from visiting the Jewish state

Israel said Thursday it will bar a planned visit by two US Muslim congresswomen who have supported a boycott of the country over its treatment of the Palestinians, a decision strongly encouraged by President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the highly unusual move against Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib necessary, charging that their "sole purpose is to harm Israel and increase incitement against it".

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