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By Matthew Foldi, Washington Free Beacon

A Jewish Democratic group is pushing back on claims that it goes soft on anti-Semitic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, pointing to a single press release from more than two years ago that criticized the Minnesota Democrat for accusing American Jews of buying support for Israel.

Through its lawyer, the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) threatened legal action against the Republican Jewish Coalition for writing in a July 21 tweet that it never criticizes Omar. In a July letter, the JDCA cited its quick condemnation of Omar after she tweeted in 2019 that American support for Israel is "all about the Benjamins baby."

Washington, DC (June 30, 2021) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition notes with sadness the passing of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. RJC National Chairman Norm Coleman said:

Washington, DC –– The Republican Jewish Coalition applauds the introduction of the "Preventing Antisemitic Hate Crimes Act." RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman said:

Washington, DC –– Republican Jewish Coalition National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman released the following statement today:

Anti-Israel Record Incompatible with Key Human Rights Role at State Dept.

Washington, DC –– The Republican Jewish Coalition opposes the nomination of Sarah Margon to be assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights, and labor. RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman said:

Washington, DC –– The Republican Jewish Coalition PAC has released its first set of endorsements for the 2022 election cycle. The five candidates on this first slate are freshmen members of the US House of Representatives.

Washington, DC (April 21, 2021) –– The Republican Jewish Coalition applauds the introduction of the Maximum Pressure Act, introduced by House Republican Study Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Banks (IN-3) and 85 co-sponsors today.

Washington, DC –– Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), speaking at the leftwing group J Street’s annual conference today, said that one of the foreign policy tools at the Biden administration’s disposal is restricting military aid to Israel if Israel does not "adjust course." RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said:

Efforts Amount To Nothing More Than Money Laundering of US Tax Dollars For Terrorism

Washington, DC (April 7, 2021) –– The Republican Jewish Coalition spoke out today against the Biden administration decision to resume aid to the Palestinians. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said:

Washington, DC (March 22, 2021) –– Republican Jewish Coalition National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman made the following statement today: