Last updated on Fri May 13, 2022 at 12:49 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bush (D-MO-1) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “The Israeli military killing of Shireen Abu Akleh is devastating and infuriating. I condemn this unacceptable attack on her, on Palestinians and the freedom and safety of journalists everywhere. There must be accountability, and we must demand an end to Israeli apartheid. Link to quoted tweet"She was fearless, but she was also human.” Shireen Abu Akleh's colleague and close friend @DaliaHatuqa remembers the impact she had on the Arab world, and how she inspired a generation of women to become journalists. Read more: (Veteran Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli forces: Live news... | aje.io) (Link to twitter.com)”
Carey (R-OH-15) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “It was great to celebrate Israel's 74th Birthday last night. Thank you @IsraelinUSA for the invitation #Israel749 Link to image”
Castro (D-TX-20) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @collinsdyl – “Horrible scenes in #Jerusalem as Israeli security forces beat mourners carrying the casket of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Link to video”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Today Shireen Abu Akleh is being laid to rest. Journalists must be protected from conflict. I join the US and Israel in calling for a full investigation into her tragic death. Link to quoted tweetVery sad to learn of the death of American and Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh of @AJArabic @AJEnglish. I encourage a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her death and the injury of at least one other journalist today in Jenin.”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @jacremes – “AIPAC's Republican-funded super PAC showering money on insurrectionist Republicans and attacking attacking Democratic candidates who support things that US Jews support, like the Green New Deal, Medicare for all, and democracy in Israel and Palestine. Link to quoted tweet”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “#TheJewishVote is for Medicare for All, Green New Deal, fair wages & working conditions, an end to mass incarceration & criminalization of people of color, and human rights & democracy. But AIPAC is going after candidates who share our values. Take action: Take Action - The Jewish Vote Link to quoted tweetAmerican Jews in NY, TX, NC, MI, and PA are speaking out against AIPAC's attacks on progressives. AIPAC's Republican-funded Super PAC has big money. But we have people power — and we're making it clear what #TheJewishVote is really for. Learn more: (Take Action - The Jewish Vote) (Link to twitter.com)”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @WorkingFamilies – “Groups like AIPAC are spending millions against progressives like: @SummerForPA @RanaForCongress @Britt4Congress @JamaalBowmanNY @NidaAllam @Andy_Levin @JCisnerosTX while also backing Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election. Take action: Take Action - The Jewish Vote”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @danielmarans – “These AIPAC super PAC spending figures are incredible: -- >$1.2M for Cuellar in Texas 28 -- >$2.3M for Irwin in PA-12 -- >$2.3M for Davis in NC-01 -- >$2M for Foushee in NC04 Link to quoted tweet”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @sunrisemvmt – “What we're not going to do is sit back silently while groups like AIPAC & DMFI spend millions against progressive candidates fighting for human rights and a democracy that works for all of us. Take action with @TheJewishVote & @WorkingFamilies: Take Action - The Jewish Vote Link to quoted tweet”
Long (R-MO-7) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Where were the media and human rights organizations when 19 human beings were murdered in Israel? Their double standards and hypocrisy have no limits. Link to image”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Great to be with @AmbHerzog celebrating Israel's 74th Anniversary of Independence! 🇮🇱🇺🇸 Link to image”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @SpeakerPelosi – “The killing of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is an horrific tragedy. A thorough, objective investigation is needed now. Congress is committed to the defense of press freedoms worldwide and protection of every journalist, particularly those in conflict zones.”
Murphy (D-CT) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “This is awful to watch. I'm traveling in Connecticut today but I have my team working to get answers about what happened here. Link to quoted tweetHorrible scenes as Israeli security forces beat the funeral procession for slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and the crowd momentarily lose control of her casket (Link to twitter.com)”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Had a good meeting with the Jewish Federation of New Jersey today. We discussed the need to address rising antisemetism, strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship, and support the Nonprofit Security Grant Program that protects houses of worship in Central Jersey. Link to image”
Pressley (D-MA-7) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “The killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces is an attack on journalism and a devastating loss. We must condemn it and ensure accountability and an independent investigation.”
Sanders (I-VT) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Health care is a right to all in 🇦🇺 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇨🇦 🇨🇱 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇭🇺 🇮🇸 🇮🇱 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇳🇱 🇳🇿 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇰🇷 🇪🇸 🇸🇪 🇬🇧 If every other major country can guarantee health care as a right to all its people, why can't we? Yes, it's time for Medicare for All.”
Sanders (I-VT) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “With very few exceptions, @daveweigel being one of them, nobody in the mainstream media is covering the major story of this primary season and that is how billionaires, through AIPAC, are spending millions to defeat progressive candidates. Link to quoted tweetNew TRAILER is up! With a big look at the PAC cash flowing into #PA12, #NC04, and more places where progressives want to win… AIPAC and others looking to knock out left wing Dems (Analysis | The Trailer: ‘The Empire Strikes Back': A wave of PAC money buries left-wing Democrats)”
Slotkin (D-MI-8) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Journalism is not a crime & neither is attending a funeral. Shireen Abu Akleh was an American citizen performing important work of transparency in a conflict. The Israeli government is responsible for ensuring there is real accountability for her death. Link to quoted tweetIsraeli police used batons to beat mourners carrying the coffin of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed while reporting in the West Bank, during a funeral procession in Jerusalem. Watch the report: (Video shows scene of Al Jazeera journalist's funeral where Israeli police beat crowds - CNN Video)”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @AymanM – “My tribute and commentary about the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and the pursuit of accountability and Justice for Palestinians. Link to quoted tweet”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Apartheid Israel. Link to quoted tweetIsraeli police removed the Palestinian flag from outside the church where Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's family was receiving condolences for her murder. Even in mourning, Palestinians are not free from Israeli violence. (Link to twitter.com)”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @DrHananAshrawi – “The sheer obscenity of #Israeli forces storming a hospital, beating up the mourners, & preventing them from carrying Shireen's coffin to her final resting place is horrendous. Now they're surrounding the hearse having separated it from the mourners, who themselves are besieged.”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “This is sickening. Violent racism, enabled by $3.8B in unconditional military U.S. funds. For the Israeli apartheid govt, Shireen's life didn't matter - and her dehumanization continues after death. @StateDept: condemn this horror or does being Palestinian make you less American? Link to quoted tweet"The Israeli army is asking people if they are Christian or Muslim. If you're Muslim you weren't allowed in." - @ajimran Israeli occupation forces are attacking Palestinians during the funeral of killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. (Link to twitter.com)”
Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 05/12/2022: Twitter thread – “I had the chance to speak to the Jewish Federation this morning to share with them my resolution condemning antisemitism and our Congressional delegation trip to Israel earlier this year. Link to image Link to reply@RepBethVanDuyne It's too bad that you don't support Jewish people's right to religious freedom in the United States. Abortion access is favored by 83% of Jewish people & is required when the pregnant person's life is in danger. (Jewish communities react to the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, which could violate their First Amendment rights... | businessinsider.com) @DemocatJorge I don't consider taking the life of innocent and unprotected children "religious freedom."”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Agree. This simply adds trauma on top of a tragedy. Need immediate accountability for these attacks on people mourning the death of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. And her killer must be brought to justice. Link to quoted tweetThis is awful to watch. I'm traveling in Connecticut today but I have my team working to get answers about what happened here. (Link to twitter.com)”
Apartheid
Pressley (D-MA-7) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @RevJacquiLewis – ““Our nation's history and traditions bought and sold my ancestors… None of this is abstract. There is a history of medical apartheid in this country for Black, brown and indigenous folks.” Link to quoted tweet”
Syria
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “You know you're a loser country when you have to steal grain. #russiastealsfood Link to quoted tweet#CNN reports that the #Russian ship Matros Pozinich, loaded with stolen #Ukrainian grain, has arrived in the #Syrian port of #Latakia. It is one of three Russian vessels exporting grain from the occupied regions of #Ukraine. (Link to twitter.com)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “More than 90 percent of Syrians live in poverty. Half have been displaced by the Syrian War. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has made the humanitarian situation worse. Syrian refugees and all displaced people need our support! Donors urged to dig deep as Ukraine war hits Syria hard... | apnews.com”
Iran
Beyer (D-VA-8) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @RepLowenthal – “Iran cannot get nuclear weapons. Rejoining the JCPOA is still our best option, and it is time to speak out clearly. My op ed: Biden is working to stop Iran's nuclear program — it's time for Democrats to get behind him... | thehill.com”
Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Iran cannot get nuclear weapons. Rejoining the JCPOA is still our best option, and it is time to speak out clearly. My op ed: Biden is working to stop Iran's nuclear program — it's time for Democrats to get behind him... | thehill.com”
Murphy (D-CT) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Thanks @RepLowenthal this is a great piece. Biden is working to stop Iran's nuclear program — it's time for Democrats to get behind him | The Hill”
Murphy (D-CT) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @IranIntl_En – “"This is a brutal regime; it's a democracy in name only. We'll continue to raise significant concerns about their internal behavior & even if we return to JCPOA, we're not going to lift bans related to internal human rights violations," Senator @ChrisMurphyCT told @IranIntl_En. Link to video”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Iranian officials & orgs like the IRGC that are designated by the US gov't remain on Twitter, while others like Pres Trump are banned. I led a letter calling on @elonmusk to ensure Twitter complies w/ US law, while restoring it as a platform that protects & champions free speech. Link to image”
Young (R-IN) 05/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Like all Hoosiers, I continue to be inspired by the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia's invasion. While this war of aggression could end tomorrow if Putin decided to change course, tragically, he seems set on continuing this fight. We must support the Ukrainian people not only to repel Russia, but also to demonstrate our resolve that authoritarians – whether in Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, or elsewhere – will never be permitted to unilaterally redraw borders as they see fit. Our support to Ukraine must not be governed by emotions and blank checks, but must be tailored – in accordance with our own economic resources and appropriate guardrails to ensure the support is used effectively and accounted for. Without audit requirements, reports to Congress, and diligent oversight, American tax dollars could be squandered. I also strongly support proposals to appoint a special inspector general to oversee U.S. assistance to Ukraine. As we debate this next round of significant funding for Ukraine, I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the bill accomplishes precisely what Hoosiers expect.”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “READ MORE from @RepLeeZeldin on how Biden must reverse course on his disastrous new Iran nuclear deal ⬇️ “A bad deal is far more dangerous than no deal at all.” Biden willing to enter a nuclear deal with Iran that's even worse than original 2015 pact... | thehill.com”
Saudi Arabia
Connolly (D-VA-11) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Missing a putt to the left is a “mistake we can learn from.” Murdering and dismembering a respected journalist, my constituent, is a deliberate, heinous crime. It should be met with consequences, not an invite to play 18. Greg Norman downplays Saudis' killing of Jamal Khashoggi, draws criticism - The Washington Post”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @weartv – “Rep. Matt Gaetz says the Chief of Naval Operations "offered his full cooperation" to provide critical documents related to a lawsuit against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the NAS Pensacola terror attack. Gaetz asks Navy to provide documents in lawsuit against Saudi Arabia over terror attack... | weartv.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Very important issue here for Northwest Florida Gaetz asks Navy to provide documents in lawsuit against Saudi Arabia over terror attack... | weartv.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @weartv – “Rep. Matt Gaetz says the Chief of Naval Operations "offered his full cooperation" to provide critical documents related to a lawsuit against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the NAS Pensacola terror attack. Gaetz asks Navy to provide documents in lawsuit against Saudi Arabia over terror attack... | weartv.com”
Grassley (R-IA) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Americans are outraged by climbing ga$ price$ & yet 2day Pres Biden continues to tank America's energy independence by canceling 3 offshore oil leases This is so outrageous why go to Saudi Arabia & Venezuela?? Use our own oil made in USA”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Saudi Arabia & the UAE are deliberately helping Russia by refusing to increase oil production to meet global demand. Tom & @RepSpanberger are calling on Persian Gulf states to honor our ties, increase oil production & help reduce the cost of American gas. Representatives Malinowski and Spanberger Call on Saudi Arabia and the UAE to Honor Friendship with the U.S. and Help Reduce American Gas Prices... | malinowski.house.gov”
Iraq
Gosar (R-AZ-4) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “The war in Iraq was a mistake. A proxy war with Russia is a mistake too, and could potentially lead to world-ending consequences. This shouldn't be controversial, a proxy war with Russia to uphold a corrupt socialist oligarchy is simply not in America's interest.”
Yemen
Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: The number of Yemeni civilians killed & injured has dropped by more than 50% since the start of the truce. I call on all parties to extend the truce & double down on efforts toward a political settlement to end this catastrophic war. Yemen: Civilian casualties halved since the start of the truce | NRC”
Horn of Africa
Markey (D-MA) 05/12/2022: Retweet of @32BJSEIU – “Ababuti, a skycap from Logan Airport and Ethiopian immigrant who lived in a refugee camp for 10 years, says nothing compares to the devastation that the pandemic wreaked on his family & coworkers. Thank you @SenMarkey for standing with Ababuti in our fight for #GoodAirports! Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "Glad to see Amb. André & @USAfricaCommand Gen. Townsend traveling to Hargeisa and engaging with Somaliland President @musebiihi. Much to be discussed on shared diplomatic, defense and economic goals and strategic opportunities. I hope there are more visits soon."”
Risch (R-ID) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “I am glad to see @USAfricaCommand's General Townsend & @US2SOMALIA's Ambassador Andre meet with Somaliland's President @musebiihi and senior leadership today. My Somaliland Partnership Act calls for the U.S. to identify ways to build a stronger relationship with #Somaliland.”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @jworldwatch – “More context: ➡️Since the “ceasefire” began 52 days ago, 400 have trucks arrived in #Tigray ➡️Over those 52 days, Tigray needed 15,220 trucks – meaning only 2.6% of what is required has arrived ➡️6,000,000 people are at risk of starvation within a matter of weeks at this rate Link to quoted tweet”
Sudan
Risch (R-ID) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “This res sends a clear message from Congress that the U.S. should not accept the cont'd rule of #Sudan's military rulers. It's past time for the U.S. & its allies to hold Sudan's junta accountable & work directly w/ the Sudanese people to restore democracy.Risch, Menendez Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution Condemning October 2021 Military Coup in Sudan | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Demings (D-FL-10) 05/12/2022: Twitter thread – “Will Eisner was an American cartoonist and writer who pioneered comic books as an art form, inspiring generations of artists. He died in 2005 here in Florida. As we celebrate #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, here's his story. Link to image Will was born in New York and frequently got into fights as a child when harassed for his Jewish heritage. His family was poor, but his father encouraged his interest in art. As a child during the Great Depression he worked drawing for pulp magazines to bring in family income. Soon, he started drawing his own, and began to revolutionize comics, establishing the “graphic novel” as a serious art form. During World War II and after, he drew cartoons for the U.S. Army, teaching soldiers how to maintain their equipment. Link to image In his art, he addressed serious topics, focusing particularly on the Jewish-American experience. Author Michael Chabon said, “He was unquestionably the first person who ever took comic books seriously as an art form.” Today, the “Eisner Awards” are the highest honor in the comics industry. His work helped to inspire later graphic novels, including others focused on the Jewish experience like the Holocaust story Maus, which won the Eisner Award in 1992. Link to image Eisner's embrace of his Jewish-American heritage and of an often-discounted art form helped change how stories are told in America and around the world. #MediaDiversity #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth Link to image”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “For today's #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth highlight, I'm proud to celebrate Ben Ferencz! His lifelong commitment to justice, peace, & human dignity is an inspiration & I'm proud my bill to award him the Congressional Gold Medal passed the House this week. Bipartisan Bill to Award Last Living Nuremberg Prosecutor the Congressional Gold Medal Passes House, Advances to Senate... | frankel.house.gov Link to image”
Kim (D-NJ-3) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “During Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor our Jewish communities and Jewish public servants, parents, servicemembers, and neighbors. It is our responsibility to uplift their stories and combat anti-semitism.”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @CasePacUSA – “We're proud to endorse Cong. Malliotakis, who says “The sharp rise in antisemitic attacks in NYC and across the U.S. is deeply disturbing. I reaffirm my condemnation of antisemitism in all its forms and continue to work with groups like CASEPAC until these heinous attacks end.” Link to image”
Manning (D-NC-6) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “As a past board chair of @jfederations, it is always a joy to meet with current leadership. I'm proud to work with JFNA to combat antisemitism and to support the Ukrainian people. Link to image”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! Let's honor Jewish contributions to American culture and values and join forces in the fight against antisemitism. #JAHM2022 Link to video”
Afghanistan
Clyburn (D-SC-6) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Specialist Four Charles Johnson Jr & Private First Class Barrett Lyle Austin paid the ultimate price in defense of this nation during the Vietnam & Afghanistan wars. Today, we honored the memory of these two sons of SC by renaming post offices in Pickens & Easley in their honor.”
Mast (R-FL-18) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's screw up allowed this to happen. There are still Americans trapped behind enemy lines, women who've known freedom & education are now treated as second class citizens, our allies are being murdered. He cannot be let off the hook for this one. Opinion | Taliban Afghanistan Keeps Getting Worse”
Shaheen (D-NH) 05/12/2022: Tweet – “I appreciated @PowerUSAID's testimony on the upcoming budget. From permanently repealing the Global Gag Rule – which hurts women's access to health care around the world – to supporting education for Afghan women & girls, a robust budget is needed to support U.S. foreign policy. Link to video”
Stewart (R-UT-2) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Reality according to President Biden: -Afghanistan withdrawal? "Extraordinary success." -40-year-high inflation? "Extraordinary success." -Record-high illegal immigration? "The border is closed." -Trillions in spending? "Costs nothing." You aren't fooling anybody, @POTUS.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I've been saying since last year we need to give these fighters the capabilities to stop ISIS or Al Qaeda from attacking our homeland again. Link to quoted tweet#Afghanistan's Resistance Is Still Fighting (The Afghan Resistance Is Still Fighting... | foreignpolicy.com)”