Ilhan Omar, who once called Israel an ‘apartheid regime,’ wins congressional primary in Minnesota

Ilhan Omar, who once called Israel an ‘apartheid regime,’ wins congressional primary in Minnesota: WASHINGTON (JTA) — Ilhan Omar, who once called Israel an “apartheid regime,” but who more recently came out against the boycott Israel movement, handily won the Democratic nomination in a Minneapolis-area congressional district. Omar, a Somalia-born community activist and representative in the State House, is favored to win in November in the 5th District now...