Last updated on Mon April 11, 2022 at 12:49 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Brown (D-MD-4) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “#PalmSunday celebrates the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, acknowledging the spirit of peace that he brought with him. As we mark the beginning of #HolyWeek, I'm wishing for an increased sense of optimism and positivity in the lives of my constituents who celebrate. Link to image”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “Thrilled to see @noatishby, a powerful defender of the Jewish people & Israel, named Israel's 1st ever Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and the Delegitimization of Israel. Thanks to @yairlapid for his leadership & vision in creating this critical post. Link to quoted tweetI'm proud to name @NoaTishby as the first-ever @IsraelMFA Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism & the Delegitimization of Israel. In this new role, Noa will be a powerful voice in the fight against the rising tide of hate directed at Jews and the State of Israel. (Link to twitter.com)”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/10/2022: Twitter thread – “I am devastated by these attacks and am praying for the victims. This hate-motivated crime is further evidence that antisemitism & hate-driven extremism is on the rise here and around the world. We must continue fighting back against all forms of hate. 2 Jews critically injured in alleged antisemitic violent crime spree in New Jersey... | timesofisrael.com Antisemitism, or any form of hatred, bigotry and prejudice, has no place in New Jersey or anywhere in our nation.”
Hagerty (R-TN) 04/10/2022: Tweet – ““So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet [Jesus], crying out, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!'" — John 12:13 Wishing all a blessed #PalmSunday!”
Kim (R-CA-39) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “"They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Blessed is the king of Israel!'" -John 12:13 #PalmSunday”
Torres (D-NY-15) 04/10/2022: Retweet of @JeffreyDinowitz – “Today I stood with neighbors at the Riverdale Monument in a moment of solidarity and grief with the people of Israel. In recent weeks, terrorists have murdered thirteen people and injured many more in several cities throughout Israel. These are the worst attacks in >15 years. Link to image”
Torres (D-NY-15) 04/10/2022: Retweet of @EricDinowitzNYC – “Thank you to the leaders in our community, @ritchietorres @bill_weitz and @jeffreydinowitz for standing together with the people of Israel and a big thanks to CSAIR, HIR and other groups in our community for organizing the vigil.”
Torres (D-NY-15) 04/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Here I am at a rally in Riverdale, standing with Israel. As we begin observing Passover, Easter, and Ramadan in the same week, let us be reminded not only of our common ancestor (Abraham) but also our common humanity, which is far more powerful than any act of terror. Link to image Israel has lost 14 citizens to a wave of senseless shooting sprees. Terrorism is indiscriminate. No regard for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim life. No regard for Jewish & Arab life. No regard for any life anywhere at any time. Those who stand with terror stand against humanity.”
Weber (R-TX-14) 04/10/2022: In reply to TweetSuspicious vehicles were spotted in Jenin next to the residence of the terrorist who recently attacked Tel Aviv. Intel indicated that the terrorist's 2 brothers were in 1 of the vehicles, which fled after IDF soldiers fired at the wheels. A hit on the vehicle was identified. 1/2 – “@IDF Good work IDF!”
Webster (R-FL-11) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “I was recently honored to be presented with @FaithandFreedom Friend of the Family award in recognition of my record of supporting policies that defend families, religious liberty and support Israel. Dan Webster Honored by Social Conservative Group... | floridadaily.com”
Iran
Cotton (R-AR) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's Iran deal won't just benefit Iranian terrorists—it will help fund Putin's war machine. Exposed: The Russian Companies That Will Get Billions from New Iran Nuclear Deal... | freebeacon.com”
Hagerty (R-TN) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “Biden & Democrats are going to try to go around Congress again with returning to the disastrous Iran nuclear deal—not submit it as a treaty as is required by the law. I'm doing everything I can to exert congressional oversight on this foolhardy idea by the Biden Admin. Link to video”
Saudi Arabia
Cohen (D-TN-9) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “He was bailed on 666 fifth ave. by Middle East money and now 2BILLION$ from Saudi's .When he and Crown Prince met state dept.personnel were not allowed to monitor meetings!Stinks! Link to quoted tweet& let's be clear. -Jared Kushner did NOT successfully manage outside money before entering the WhiteHouse. -His actions inside the WH protected and advanced Saudi interests. -Post WH, he got a $2bn investment. (Link to twitter.com)”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 04/11/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “On the @MehdiHasanShow on @MSNBC last night, I asked the new U.S. Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice why the U.S. government is willing to call out war crimes by Russia in Ukraine but not by, say, Saudi Arabia in Yemen. Watch the exchange: Link to video”
Murphy (D-CT) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “Just because the breathtaking corruption occurs in public doesn't make it not breathtaking. Before Giving Billions to Jared Kushner, Saudi Investment Fund Had Big Doubts... | nytimes.com”
Omar (D-MN-5) 04/11/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “On the @MehdiHasanShow on @MSNBC last night, I asked the new U.S. Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice why the U.S. government is willing to call out war crimes by Russia in Ukraine but not by, say, Saudi Arabia in Yemen. Watch the exchange: Link to video”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “And here comes the $2 billion hush money payout to Trump's son-in-law, Jared, for the Trump Admin looking the other way in the face of Washington Post columnist, Jamal Khashoggi's dismemberment by bone saw. Blood money. Jared Kushner's PE firm secured $2 billion from Saudi Arabia despite objections he was too inexperienced to manage the money, report says... | businessinsider.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism, or any form of hatred, bigotry and prejudice, has no place in New Jersey or anywhere in our nation.”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “Link to image Link to quoted tweetGeorgia Republican candidate Kandiss Taylor goes full theocracy explaining her “Jesus, guns, and babies” slogan: “Don't talk to me about separation of church and state.” “We are the church and we run the state.” “[Jews, Muslims, and Buddhists] don't get to silence us.” (Link to twitter.com)”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 04/10/2022: Tweet – “Our office was happy to join today's birthday celebration for Holocaust Survivor Alex Steinberg as he turns 102 years old! Happy birthday Alex! Celebrating Alex Steinberg: Staten Island Holocaust survivor turns 102... | silive.com”
McGovern (D-MA-2) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “Gerda Weissmann Klein had a message of hope and love despite witnessing overwhelming suffering and evil. She inspired millions with her story and her call to action. May her memory forever be a blessing. Gerda Weissmann Klein, Honored Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 97... | nytimes.com”
McGovern (D-MA-2) 04/11/2022: Retweet of @HolocaustMuseum – “After surviving Nazi labor camps and a death march, Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein spent her life educating others about the need for tolerance and understanding. She died Sunday at age 97. Hear about the moment she met the American liberator she later married. Link to video”
Rice (D-NY-4) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “My statement on the antisemitism at last week's Rockville Centre Board meeting: Link to image”
Schumer (D-NY) 04/10/2022: Retweet of @NYCComptroller – “Helping families get ready for Passover w/ @SenSchumer & colleagues. Thank you @UnitedJewish & @MetCouncil for the hard work that goes on every day of the year to fulfill the mitzvah to let all who are hungry come & eat. Link to image”
Scott (R-FL) 04/11/2022: Retweet of @StopAntisemites – “Thread: Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Mike Braun (IN) are co-sponsoring a bill calling to defund Amnesty International due to the group's antisemitic bias. @amnesty @amnestyusa has received over $2.5 million in U.S. tax dollars over the past two decades.”
Suozzi (D-NY-3) 04/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Words matter. Freedom to practice religion and freedom to live where one chooses are rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The remarks made at a recent Rockville Centre village board meeting were inappropriate and hurtful. Regardless of the intent of the speaker, the remarks are anti-Semitic and must be called out.”
Warner (D-VA) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “On this day in 1945, Buchenwald was liberated. As we remember the atrocities of the Holocaust, it's important that we also continue to speak out against the vestiges of anti-Semitism that persist to this day.”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “The antisemitic hate spewed by a resident at a recent Rockville Centre Board meeting was vile. This is another disturbing example of rising antisemitism & attacks on the rights of Jews to live & worship freely. This disgusting rhetoric has no place in NY or anywhere in the US.”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “The recent comments at a Rockville Centre Village Board meeting were vile, antisemitic & against all the American, pro-religious freedom values we all hold deeply. Antisemitism must be identified, confronted, & crushed in all forms. It should have no home anywhere in our nation.”
Afghanistan
Khanna (D-CA-17) 04/11/2022: Twitter thread – “My constituent, Abuzar Royesh, founded the 30 Birds Foundation & helped a group of over 400 people, mainly schoolgirls, evacuate from Afghanistan last year. Thrilled that our office helped expedite his travel documents so he can work with evacuees on the resettlement process. Caseworkers in my Santa Clara office are available to help constituents navigate the bureaucracy of federal agencies. Please call my office at (408) 436-2720 between 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday if you need assistance or contact me online at any time: Help with a Federal Agency... | khanna.house.gov”
Nehls (R-TX-22) 04/11/2022: Retweet of @alexbruesewitz – “Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, the Babylon Bee, Juanita Broaddrick, & thousands of other conservatives can't tweet. But the CCP, Taliban, & many of the greatest threats to the world can. Big Tech companies have launched a digital war against conservatives. A war we must win.”
Peters (D-CA-52) 04/10/2022: Retweet of @shawnjvandiver – “Please share this message. Lots of feelings across the #AfghanEvac ecosystem as we approach the 8th full month of carrying the load. I'm thinking a lot about the Afghans who need a helping hand and the volunteers doing everything they can to do more than their part. Link to quoted tweet”
Sessions (R-TX-17) 04/11/2022: In reply to TweetA combat veteran from COP Keating, Afghanistan, is looking for someone to give his son a tour of the Capitol this coming weekend. The son lives in Bryan, Texas. Any Members of Congress/congressional staffers who can help, please let me know -- cc @PeteSessions @JohnCornyn – “@jaketapper @JohnCornyn Shoot me a dm to discuss further. Thanks!”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 04/11/2022: Tweet – “When others need a helping hand, Marylanders are always happy to provide it. Proud to see @UofMaryland partner with @RESCUEorg to lead this first-of-its-kind partnership to provide a home to Afghan refugees. University of Maryland Campus to Temporarily House Afghan Families - Maryland Matters”
Other - Middle East
Waltz (R-FL-6) 04/11/2022: Retweet of @MiddleEastInst – “MEI Defense Leadership Series: Episode 17 with Congressman Mike Waltz | Join Bilal Saab and @michaelgwaltz for a discussion on U.S. Middle East policy under the Biden administration. 4/12, at 10am ET. Register below. MEI Defense Leadership Series: Episode 17 with Congressman Mike Waltz... | mei.edu”