Rashida Tlaib Slams Israel: “Ceasefire Means You Cease, They Fire” Over Lebanon War
July 9, 2026
A ceasefire with Israel means you cease… they fire.”
Those were the words of U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib as she condemned continued American support for Israel’s military operations in Lebanon.
What is the value of a ceasefire if only one side is expected to honor it?
A ceasefire is meant to stop the killing.
To protect civilians.
But if bombs continue to fall after the agreement is signed, was there ever a ceasefire at all?
Peace cannot exist when agreements are ignored and accountability is absent.
At a time when countless political leaders remain silent, her willingness to speak out has made her one of the few voices in Washington consistently calling attention to the suffering of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians.
Thank you, Rashida Tlaib, for saying what so many have been afraid to say.
Source: @vocalpolitics
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English Script:
Rashida Talib: To the Lebanese government, learn the lessons of the countries before you and the lessons of Lebanon’s own history. The Israeli government does not abide by any agreements. I want to make this very, very clear. The United States is not a bystander to these war crimes. It’s an active participant. The United States is currently engaged in illegal and unauthorized hostilities supporting the Israeli Israeli invasion of Lebanon, in violation of the War Powers Act. The Trump administration is providing intelligence, coordinating strikes, demonstrating overt command over the Israeli military decisions, including greenlighting specific Israeli attacks and operations. The Trump administration is also providing spare parts and maintenance to keep Israeli jets in the air. Without their support, those jets cannot drop bombs to kill Lebanese children. Congress must reassert its constitutional authority and immediately vote to end on all unauthorized U.S. participation in the destruction of Lebanon. Prominent figures in both Israel and the Trump administration are now openly rooting for the new Lebanese Civil War to further destabilize the country and prolong this invasion. It’s sickening. To the Lebanese government, learn the lessons of the countries before you and the lessons of Lebanon’s own history. The Israeli government does not abide by any agreements. They have violated every single ceasefire in all the so-called peace agreements. Time and time again, a cease fire with Israel means you cease, they fire. Wake up! The so-called agreement is not protecting Lebanese people. This is about apartheid government and structure expanding into your country. Do not abandon your land and your people and become another subcontractor for the Israeli occupation. And shame on those who separate Beirut with South Lebanon. Lebanon is Lebanon. They are one people. Letting outsiders divide your people will only lead to a greater instability and another civil war. Meanwhile, Mr. Speaker, on the ground, Lebanese people continue to endure horrific violence. The Israeli government has killed ten more Lebanese in the past 24 hours, as we speak on this floor. The destruction of Lebanon continues and with U.S. military support.
