School board member resigns amid firestorm over calling Israeli military a 'terrorist organization'

A Pennsylvania school board member has resigned and apologized after she referred to Israel's military as a "terrorist organization" in a social media post.

"As you are all aware of- I recently made a post on my facebook page where I intended to draw attention to the conflict in the middle east. Upon reflection and after having conversation with loved ones and friends, I understand that my choice of words may have caused harm to many, and the impact did not match my intent. The post has been removed," Clay wrote in a post to Facebook Thursday. "Because of the pain that my post has caused, I have resigned from my seat on the Colonial School Board effective immediately." Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent to kyle.morris@fox.com and on Twitter: @RealKyleMorris.

"I understand that the district needs to heal from the painful words that I chose, and it is best to do that in my absence," she added to the post announcing her resignation. "The board is prepared to move forward and I hope that with me no longer occupying the seat, the community is able to do so as well."