Members of "the squad" — a group of nine progressive lawmakers of color — have fiercely and publicly criticized Israel’s treatment of the Palestinian people for several years.

 "Members of "the squad" — a group of [nine] progressive lawmakers of color — have fiercely and publicly criticized Israel’s treatment of the Palestinian people for several years." 

House overwhelmingly passes resolution backing Israel after Rep. Jayapal calls it a 'racist state'

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has apologized for her remarks. The vote comes one day before Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to speak to a joint meeting of Congress.

 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-pass-resolution-backing-israel-jayapal-racist-state-rcna94897

WASHINGTON — The House overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to pass a resolution condemning antisemitism and expressing support for Israel, just days after Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal faced backlash from both parties for calling Israel a “racist state.”

The vote was 412-9, with 195 Democrats joining all Republicans in voting yes. Nine progressive Democrats of color voted against the nonbinding resolution, several of whom have denounced Israel as an apartheid state that oppresses Palestinians. One Democrat, Betty McCollum of Minnesota, voted present.