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Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Abdullahi Omar is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. The district includes all of Minneapolis and some of its first-ring suburbs. From 2017 to 2019, Omar served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing part of Minneapolis. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Source: Wikipedia
Ilhan Omar
Conflict Stance Assessment
11/100
Palestine-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican politician (born 1982)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthMogadishu
BirthdayOctober 4, 1982
Sexfemale
ReligionIslam
Social Media
@IlhanMNilhanomar.com
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Omar supports the BDS movement and criticizes Israeli policies.
  • Omar advocates for a two-state solution to the conflict.
  • Omar opposes Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank.
  • Omar condemned Israeli annexation plans for the Jordan Valley.
  • Omar voted against a resolution affirming Israel's status and US support.
  • Omar signed a legislative resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire.
  • Omar supports independent ICC investigations into actions in Palestine.
  • Omar advocates terminating United States military assistance to Israel.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Omar initially opposed the BDS movement during her campaign.