Florida venue cancels rally with Palestinian-American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib​​

WASHINGTON - A South Florida site backed out of hosting a rally with Democratic US Representative Rashida Tlaib, a vocal critic of Israel’s government, after complaints by a Democratic state lawmaker in the party’s latest flashpoint over its stance on Israel.Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American member of Congress, was scheduled to appear on Aug 14 at a rally for three candidates in Florida’s upcoming Democratic Party primary.However, The Venue Fort Lauderdale, which was scheduled to host the event, suddenly cancelled it after State Representative Michael Gottlieb, chairman of the Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus, posted a statement on Aug 13 calling the planned rally an “anti-Jew” gathering.Tlaib has condemned anti-semitism and says criticism of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territo