Cori Bush: Where She Stands on Israel

Former Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) supported the boycott of Israel and called it an apartheid state.

On the record

• 2020 — During her congressional campaign expressed support for BDS on her campaign website (later deleted), writing that “nonviolent actions like the BDS movement are so important.” [Times of Israel]
• July 2023 — In a joint statement with Rep. Tlaib boycotting Israeli President Herzog’s address to Congress, stated “Israel is an apartheid state.” [Bush House statement]

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: Endorsed a boycott of the Jewish state and declared it an apartheid regime from the floor of the U.S. House. We don’t stand with her.

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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.