Rula Jebreal on Israel

One documented statement by Rula Jebreal on Israel.

Public disputes concerning Israel, its government, institutions, policies, security, and international relations.

Recorded statement

Statement dated September 4, 2026.

Role at the time: Journalist and commentator

September 4, 2026Mixed or conditional

Responding to

Jebreal’s “monkey” reference invoked the three wise monkeys rather than racial animosity, although the wording was inappropriate and offensive.

"The term that I used to describe him was inappropriate and offensive and should never have been used. I apologize unconditionally."

Why we used this label

The statement concedes that the language was inappropriate and offensive but does not concede that the underlying criticism was racist.

Jebreal apologized for the term while maintaining her political criticism of Jeffries and AIPAC.