The incident was captured on film and took place as Chad Pergram, Fox News Channel's senior congressional correspondent, asked Tlaib about the prospects of Netanyahu speaking to members of Congress. (Fox News)
"Ms. Tlaib, what happens if Netanyahu comes to speak? Is that a mistake by the speaker to extend this request?" Pergram continues.
The staffer is then seen closing the umbrella as Pergram asks Tlaib: "Would you attend? Would you protest in any form?"
Tlaib answers, slamming Netanyahu and those who would consider inviting him to speak to Congress.
"I don't know, inviting a war criminal to Congress is a sham," Tlaib says. "It's shameful."
As she responds, the staffer steps between the cameraman and Pergram, who is still questioning Tlaib, and opens the umbrella again. The camera then pans wildly as the umbrella makes contact with the operator.
"He hit me with an umbrella," the cameraman is heard saying in the video.
"I did not hit you with an umbrella," the staffer responds.
"We have it on video, guys. He hit him with an umbrella," Pergram tells Tlaib and the aide. "That's assault."
Tlaib and the aide continue on, walking past Capitol police officers and up the stairs into the Capitol.
Tlaib's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Her refusal to answer Pergram's questions comes after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., drafted an invitation for Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress.
Johnson told reporters Thursday that he gave Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., an ultimatum: either sign on to the drafted invitation or the House will extend the invitation on its own.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Reuters/Ronen Zvulun/Pool/File)
"Do not be misled, they gave their consent for these atrocities, and our country is actively participating in genocide," Tlaib said. "For months, Netanyahu made his intent to invade Rafah clear, yet the majority of my colleagues and President Biden sent more weapons to enable the massacre."
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She said Netanyahu will only stay in power as long as fighting continues, adding that the U.S. must stop funding Israel.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Capitol Police for comment.
Fox News' Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent via email and on X: @RealKyleMorris.
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