Rep.-elect Chris Rabb criticizes anti-Israel rally tactics, reiterates arms embargo call

Rep.-elect Chris Rabb (D-Pa.) on Saturday criticized organizers' tactics at a Philadelphia bicycle rally targeting Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses, while defending peaceful boycotts and reiterating his support for a U.S. arms embargo on Israel.His statement followed criticism of his response to the previous Sunday’s demonstration."I was disappointed to see the tactics used by the organizers. I do not endorse these tactics," Rabb said. He defended Jewish business owners' right to operate "without intimidation or harassment" and acknowledged that the rally's timing around the anniversary of Kristallnacht was painful for constituents.My statement on Sunday’s boycott ride and counterprotest in Rittenhouse Square. pic.twitter.com/e9U8rTVXV9— Congressman-Elect Chris Rabb | Rabb for Congress (@chrisrabb) November 14, 2026 "Let's not lose sight of what got us here," Rabb continued, claiming the Israeli and U.S. governments were responsible for their actions.He repeated his accusation that the Jewish state's actions in Gaza constitute "genocide" and called for an…

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