Bill Maher defends Israel's comments from Ilhan Omar: "I do not know why this should be considered anti-Semitic"

Bill Maher came to the defense of Democratic recruit Ilhan Omar for his controversial remarks about Israel, which resulted in many accusing him of anti-Semitism.

The liberal comic strip tackled the subject at a panel discussion on the episode of its HBO show, Real Time, on Friday night.

The leaders of the Democratic Chamber on Monday condemned the representative Omar D-Minn. For statements about supporters of Israel widely regarded as anti-Semitic.

CNN USES ILHAN OMAR ANTI-SEMITISM CONTROL TO ATTACK TRUMP, GOP

In response, Omar offered an "unequivocal" apology, while reaffirming the "problematic role" of lobbyists.

Maher, who has a habit of creating a fire storm with his own comments, wondered why the Minnesota Democrat's comments "should be considered anti-Semitic".

"She was talking about the AIPAC Jewish lobby and said," It's all about the Benjamins, "said Maher.

BILL MAHER DEFENDS ELIZABETH WARREN, OTHER 2020 PROCEEDINGS OF LIBERAL "PURITY TESTS"

"Now, I probably do not agree with her on what she feels about Israel and Palestine, but I do not know why it should be considered anti-Semitic."

"She may be anti-Semitic, but if I criticize Saudi Arabia, that does not mean I'm Islamophobic."

David Frum from the Atlantic responded, "It depends on how you use it" before the show goes to another topic.

OCASIO-CORTEZ SAYS ILHAN OMAR MADE THE GRILL TO SEND TRUMP VENEZUELA: "SENTIMENTS AS JUSTICE"

The comedian's comments were the last of a long list in response to Omar's tweets this week, including calls for his resignation from President Donald Trump.

"Anti-Semitism has no place in the US Congress," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP

"I think she should resign from Congress or she should definitely resign from the Foreign Affairs Committee."

The representative of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives Eliot Engel, DN.Y., said that it was "shocking to hear a member of Congress invoking the antisemitic trope of" the l. Jewish money "." The chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Jerrold Nadler, DN .Y., Called the comments "deeply disappointing and disturbing".