Last updated on Sat May 14, 2022 at 02:46 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Beyer (D-VA-8) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @ChrisVanHollen – “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 tweet”
Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Shireen Abu Akleh is a renowned Palestinian-American journalist whose tragic murder is an affront to the freedom of press and truth. A full investigation and accountability must follow. May she rest in power 🙏🏿”
Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/13/2022: Twitter thread – “No one should be attacked while mourning. There's no excuse. This is a prime example of the inhumane treatment of Palestinians living under occupation. We need a full and independent investigation of Shireen Abu Allen's murder and this abhorrent violence by the Israeli police. Link to quoted tweetThe closest video of the #Israeli police suppressing the funeral procession of Shireen Abu Aqleh as the coffin was leaving the French hospital towards the cemetery (Link to twitter.com) Shireen Abu Akleh 🙏🏿”
Castro (D-TX-20) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @BarakRavid – “BREAKING: U.S. officials conveyed to the Israeli government a protest about the actions of the Israeli police during the funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh, U.S. & Israeli sources tell me. The sources said there is anger and frustration among Biden administration official over this”
Castro (D-TX-20) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @Rushdibbc – “The closest video of the #Israeli police suppressing the funeral procession of Shireen Abu Aqleh as the coffin was leaving the French hospital towards the cemetery Link to video”
Castro (D-TX-20) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I condemn the violence by the Israeli police at Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral. There must be an independent investigation into her murder and those responsible must be brought to justice. Link to quoted tweetIsraeli police moved in on a crowd of mourners at the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, beating demonstrators with batons and causing pallbearers to briefly drop the casket. (Slain Al Jazeera journalist laid to rest in Jerusalem... | apne.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”
Connolly (D-VA-11) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I am deeply saddened by the tragic killing of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Accountability for those responsible must be immediate, impartial, and transparent. I stand with my colleagues in Congress in defense of press freedom and the protection of journalists worldwide.”
Dingell (D-MI-12) 05/14/2022: Tweet – “This is indefensible. We need a full, transparent, and independent investigation into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and these disturbing attacks by Israeli police on mourners. Those responsible for these actions must be held accountable. Video shows scene of Al Jazeera journalist's funeral where Israeli police beat crowds - CNN Video”
Escobar (D-TX-16) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “The murder of Shireen Abu Akleh and the attacks on mourners by Israeli forces are horrific. Every person should be able to pray and mourn their loved ones safely and without fear of violence. Palestinians deserve better than this. Shireen deserves better than this. Link to quoted tweetIsraeli police moved in on a crowd of mourners at the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, beating demonstrators with batons and causing pallbearers to briefly drop the casket. (Slain Al Jazeera journalist laid to rest in Jerusalem... | apne.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”
García (D-IL-4) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @SenSanders – “The attack by Israeli forces against mourners at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is an outrage. The United States must condemn this, and demand an independent investigation into her killing.”
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “This is horrific and inexcusable. We need a full investigation into this violence and the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. 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)”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 05/13/2022: Twitter thread – “We must have an independent investigation into the killing of renowned Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. I agree with Secretary Blinken that every family deserves to lay their loves ones to rest with dignity and in peace. Link to quoted tweetWe were deeply troubled by the images of Israeli police intruding into the funeral procession of Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh. Every family deserves to lay their loved ones to rest in a dignified and unimpeded manner. Once again I extend my deepest condolences to her family and all those mourning her loss.”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Live coverage of Israeli officers attacking attendees of Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral, almost toppling the casket to the ground, disturbed me deeply. What can justify this? Clashes with police erupt at Palestinian journalist's funeral procession - Israel News - Haaretz.com”
Long (R-MO-7) 05/14/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “I send my deepest condolences to the UAE over the passing of the great leader and President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. He will forever be remembered for his courageous and loving leadership. We in Israel stand with the UAE. 🇮🇱🇦🇪 Link to image”
Markey (D-MA) 05/13/2022: Twitter thread – “The killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is a tragedy and there must be a fair, thorough, and transparent investigation. Journalism is not a crime and there must be accountability for her murder. Using violent force against grieving mourners at a funeral is uncalled for and inexcusable. Israeli police must let Palestinians mourn the loss of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh without interference.”
Newman (D-IL-3) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Shameful and horrifying. I can't believe that I have to say this, but Palestinians should be able to pray, live and mourn without being violently attacked. The US government cannot continue turning a blind eye to this brutality. 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)”
Newman (D-IL-3) 05/13/2022: In reply to TweetStill waiting on my congresswoman @Marie4Congress @RepMarieNewman to speak up for #ShireenAbuAkleh and denounce Israeli terror on Palestinian mourners today. – “@Kramusant @RepMarieNewman Please see my official account and a copy in your dm”
Newman (D-IL-3) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @BernieSanders – “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 tweet”
Omar (D-MN-5) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “This is just cruel. Link to quoted tweetThe closest video of the #Israeli police suppressing the funeral procession of Shireen Abu Aqleh as the coffin was leaving the French hospital towards the cemetery (Link to twitter.com)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @jeremyslevin – “Here are the latest @AIPAC ads targeting @IlhanMN with Islamophobic hate, saying she thinks "there is no difference between America and the Taliban" (a blatant lie). Dozens of Jewish groups demanded they take them down last year. They refused. Link to image”
Sanders (I-VT) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “The attack by Israeli forces against mourners at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is an outrage. The United States must condemn this, and demand an independent investigation into her killing.”
Sanders (I-VT) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “AIPAC stands with pro-Israel Democrats and Republicans. They stand with Republican insurrectionists who refused to certify Biden's election. But, mostly, they stand with billionaires who want a "two-party" system that is united in support of large corporations and the rich. Link to quoted tweetAIPAC is proud to stand with pro-Israel progressive leaders running against anti-Israel candidates. (Link to twitter.com)”
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 05/13/2022: Twitter thread – “The killing of Palestinian-American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh is a horrific tragedy. There must be an independent investigation to hold those responsible accountable. Journalists bravely cover war, expose corruption, and hold the powerful to account. We must defend the right of journalists to safely report the news around the world.”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @ArabsForBernie – “@BernieSanders @daveweigel This is truly indefensible and disrespectful, as is the killing of #ShireenAbuAkleh. Your silence is troubling. Link to video”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @BernieSanders – “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.”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “The brutal apartheid government of Israel. Link to quoted tweetWho attacks a funeral?”
Warren (D-MA) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and the attacks on mourners by Israeli forces at her funeral are deeply disturbing. A free press is a cornerstone of democracy and journalists should not be killed for doing their jobs. We need a full independent investigation.”
Wild (D-PA-7) 05/14/2022: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “We were deeply troubled by the images of Israeli police intruding into the funeral procession of Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh. Every family deserves to lay their loved ones to rest in a dignified and unimpeded manner.”
Syria
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to know Dr. Attar, a Chicago MD who has risked his life to help those in dire need. From #Syria to #Ukraine, he's volunteered in their hospitals & witnessed the devastation & horror. In both places, innocent people are targeted by Putin with impunity. Enough is enough. Link to quoted tweetTreating Ukraine's wounded civilians, I saw horror and hope, writes Samer Attar. The injuries they suffered in Kharkiv brought back memories of my experience as a volunteer in Syria. (Opinion | Treating Ukraine's Wounded Civilians, I Saw Horror and Hope)”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I am gravely concerned that the Biden administration has lifted sanctions on the brutal Assad regime via a General License. Back in March my @RepublicanStudy wrote to @StateDept on this and received no answer. Link to quoted tweetRecently, on behalf of the @RepublicanStudy National Security Task Force I sent this letter along with @RepTenney @RepPatFallon asking if reports were true that Pres. Biden was intending to issue sanctions waivers on Assad under the Caesar Act. Unfortunately, no response as yet. (Link to twitter.com)”
Saudi Arabia
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/13/2022: Tweet – ““Responding to Gaetz's questions, the admiral acknowledged the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security issued a memorandum Jan. 13, 2020 — calling for what Gaetz described as "continuous review for international military students"” NAS Pensacola families seek help holding Saudi government accountable for Dec. 6 attack... | pnj.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/13/2022: GETTR Post – “ICYMI: Congressman Matt Gaetz joined Bob Solarski for an interview on WEAR-3 Pensacola, where they discussed holding Saudi Arabia accountable for the 2019 terrorist attack at NAS Pensacola, Democrats recklessly spending another $40 billion on the war in Ukraine, how our public health institutions should respond amid reports of a new COVID wave this year, and more! WATCH: Gaetz: I'm Not Sure That 40 Billion Dollars ISN'T Going To Start World War 3 | rumble.com”
Jordan
Long (R-MO-7) 05/14/2022: Retweet of @starsandstripes – “Pentagon awards latest contract in $265 million project to expand remote air base in Jordan Pentagon awards latest contract in $265 million project to expand remote air base in Jordan... | stripes.com”
Turkey
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Nicole has joined a bipartisan effort in Congress to pass the Armenian Genocide Education Act to ensure the @librarycongress educates about atrocities committed against Armenians, Greeks & more by the Turkish Ottoman Empire. @ANCA_DC @cher @KimKardashian Congressional support grows for Armenian Genocide Education Act... | armenianweekly.com”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 05/13/2022: Twitter thread – “The United States and our NATO allies should welcome Finland and Sweden with open arms. Their entry would strengthen NATO and serve as a critical deterrent to Russian aggression. It's shameful that Erdogan is seeking to drive a wedge in the alliance during a time of crisis. Link to quoted tweetErdogan says Turkey not supportive of Finland, Sweden joining NATO (Erdogan says Turkey not supportive of Finland, Sweden joining NATO... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com) His outrageous claims about Finland and Sweden are yet another example of Turkey's failure to live up to its NATO obligations. He has consistently shown that he is not a reliable partner and that he is not committed to advancing the shared democratic values of the NATO alliance.”
Pappas (D-NH-1) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I strongly oppose the Biden Administration's proposed sale of weapons and equipment to Turkey. Their increasingly belligerent rhetoric and behavior towards Greece, a reliable democratic NATO ally, cannot be ignored. Pappas Leads Bipartisan Opposition to Biden Administration Proposal to Sell Weapons to Turkey... | pappas.house.gov”
Tunisia
Price (D-NC-4) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “At the @AppropsDems State & Foreign Ops hearing on the @USAID FY23 budget, I spoke w/ @PowerUSAID about the importance of supporting Moldova, & how the US can bolster democracy & civil society in countries like Tunisia. Watch our exchange⤵️ Link to video”
United Arab Emirates
Bishop (R-NC-9) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “The NBA announced they'll be playing games next year in the UAE, where human rights are as hard to come by as the NBA's other business partner, Communist China. Like the rest of woke corporate America, the NBA rarely practices what they preach to Americans. Link to video”
Inhofe (R-OK) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I send my condolences to my friends in the UAE on the passing of their President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. He was an important friend to the U.S., always committed to working together to strengthen security. I know our partnership will remain strong in the future.”
Menendez (D-NJ) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “My sincere condolences to the UAE & its citizens on the passing of President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Khalifa built a legacy of partnership with the US, & we will hold the Emirati people & the Al Nahyan family in our thoughts as they mourn his loss.”
Risch (R-ID) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “I'm saddened by the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. #SheikhKhalifa played a key role in modernizing the #UAE. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his friends, family, and the #Emirati people for their loss.”
Horn of Africa
Bass (D-CA-37) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Calling all volunteers! This weekend we'll have pop-up canvassing sites open in Highland Park, Baldwin Hills, Northridge, Venice, South Park, Little Ethiopia, Van Nuys, Boyle Heights, Beverlywood and Mar Vista! Join us to help move this city forward: Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Karen Bass for Mayor on Mobilize... | mobilize.us Link to video”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Fletcher (D-TX-7) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! I'm celebrating the @erjcchouston, at the heart of Houston's Jewish community and #TX07. The ERJCC has been serving our area since 1936, providing a welcoming space and enriching our community. Link to image”
Gomez (D-CA-34) 05/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Our first #JewishHeritageMonth Highlight is Kurtis, who currently serves as the Director of Advancement & Philanthropy for @wsgvbgc. He's been with the Boys & Girls Club for nearly 5 years and said it's the best decision he's made in his professional career & adult life so far! Link to image Kurtis is looking forward to celebrating these @wsgvbgc milestones this year! 👇🏽 1️⃣ 50th Anniversary of the BGC 2️⃣ The launch of the 2nd BGC Teen Outpost in #EastLA ⛹🏽 3️⃣ 5th Annual Music Awards Gala in November 🎶 4️⃣ The expansion of their Kindness Program & Initiatives ❤️”
Kelly (D-IL-2) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “#JewishAmericanHeritageMonth recognizes the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. Learn more about this incredible history at Jewish American Heritage Month 2022... | jewishheritagemonth.gov Link to image”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, I am reminded of my Jewish faith and teachings that deepens my commitment to support abortion providers and patients alike. #LiberateAbortion”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 05/14/2022: Tweet – “May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth. This month and every month, we honor Jewish contributions to American culture and values. Learn more about this important month by visiting below. Jewish American Heritage Month 2022... | jewishheritagemonth.gov”
Titus (D-NV-1) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @jfederations for inviting me to speak at the 2022 Washington Conference. We must work together to call out antisemitism and stop hate crimes against any and all groups. Link to image”
Afghanistan
Hoyer (D-MD-5) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @iamwesmoore – “This Maryland flag was given to me by @StenyHoyer, I flew it over our base in Afghanistan, and then hung it over my bed to remind me of home. Now, I'm running for governor to make Maryland a place where we leave no one behind. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #MooreForMaryland Link to image”
King (I-ME) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Twice in the last year, the U.S. intelligence community has acknowledged they miscalculated the "will to fight" of both our partners and our adversaries. I'm hopeful this review will help us better assess strengths and weaknesses in the future. US Intelligence community launches review following Ukraine and Afghanistan intel failings... | cnn.com”
Paul (R-KY) 05/13/2022: Tweet – “Agree. That's why I offered an amendment for an Inspector General with a great record of tracking wasteful spending in Afghanistan. They'll eventually pass the spending without me, as they always do, but at the very least they need to include oversight. Link to quoted tweetYou can't find baby formula in the United States right now but Congress is voting today to send $40 billion to Ukraine. Let's put America First for a change.”
Stefanik (R-NY-21) 05/13/2022: Retweet of @RNCResearch – “CNN's Jake Tapper slams Biden on the baby formula shortage: "This is hardly the first time that there's this slow-rolling anticipated disaster happening EXACTLY as forewarned — whether it's the exit from Afghanistan, the border surge." Link to video”