Detroit City Wire

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, representing Michigan’s 12th district since 2019, has expressed concerns regarding recent events in the Middle East through a series of tweets on June 6, 2025. Tlaib's statements focus on issues affecting Lebanon and Gaza, highlighting her ongoing advocacy for humanitarian causes and international law.

On June 6, 2025, Congresswoman Tlaib commented on the situation in Beirut, Lebanon. She stated that "on the eve of Eid al-Adha, families in Beirut, Lebanon suffered horrific bombings from Israeli jets in dense neighborhoods." She emphasized the severe impact these actions have had on families and called for an end to what she described as madness: "The horror and continued trauma inflicted on these families is just too much. We must stop funding and enabling this madness."

Later that day, Tlaib announced her leadership in drafting a letter to the Trump Administration. The letter demands safe passage for the Gaza Freedom Flotilla (GazaFFlotilla), which aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. In her tweet posted at 21:29:43 UTC, she asserted that "any interception or attack on this crew is a violation of international law": "I'm leading a letter to the Trump Administration demanding safe passage for the @GazaFFlotilla to deliver humanitarian aid and food to Gaza."

Additionally, Tlaib urged action against what she termed forced starvation imposed by Israel on Palestinians. At 21:29:44 UTC, she called upon Israel to lift its blockade affecting two million Palestinians. Her statement can be accessed here: "The Israeli government must lift the blockade and end the forced starvation of 2 million Palestinians." She provided a link for further reading on this matter.

Tlaib was born in Detroit in 1976 and has lived there throughout her life. She holds degrees from Wayne State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.