Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Where She Stands on Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has publicly called Israel an apartheid state and voted against condemning the boycott movement.

On the record

• July 2019 — Voted against H.Res.246, the House resolution condemning the BDS movement (which passed 398–17). [Roll call, GovTrack]
• May 15, 2021 — Tweeted “Apartheid states aren’t democracies,” calling Israel an apartheid state during the Gaza fighting. [Al Jazeera]

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: One of the most influential progressives in the country brands Israel — and only Israel — an apartheid state. We don’t stand with that framing, or with her on this.

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Facts here are documented public statements and actions, sourced and linked, current as of July 2026. Everything under “Where Galil stands” is our opinion. Believe a factual claim is wrong? Email us and we’ll review and correct it.