Last updated on Tue June 21, 2022 at 12:47 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Long (R-MO-7) 06/21/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Iran claims it arrested an espionage cell working for the Mossad and was under surveillance for 8 months in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. I think it's an Iranian attempt to improve the regime's image since the assassinations were happening under their nose.”
Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 06/20/2022: Retweet of @nytimes – “A New York Times investigation found that the bullet that killed Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian American journalist, was fired from the approximate location of an Israeli military convoy — most likely by a soldier from an elite unit. The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh: Tracing a Bullet to an Israeli Convoy... | nyti.ms”
Omar (D-MN-5) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “Since the @StateDept won't do their own independent investigation. American media has, from the Associated Press, CNN, The Washington Post, and now The NYTimes, and they concluded that Israel is responsible for the death of 🇺🇸 journalist. @ABlinken how does Shireen get justice? Link to quoted tweetThe bullet that killed Shireen Abu Akleh came from the approx. position of an Israel military vehicle — most likely fired by a soldier from an elite unit. It was one of 16 bullets fired into the direction of 5 clearly marked journalists. Our investigation: (The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh: Tracing a Bullet to an Israeli Convoy... | nytimes.com)”
Syria
Risch (R-ID) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “I'm disappointed in #Bahrain's decision to upgrade its diplomatic presence in #Syria. Any effort to normalize relations with the murderous dictator Bashar al-#Assad and bring him back into the international fold will have consequences. #Caesar Syrian leader receives credentials from Bahrain ambassador... | apnews.com”
Iran
Blackburn (R-TN) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “New documents show the U.S. Army is teaching West Point cadets CRT and addressing “whiteness.” Indoctrinating our military distracts from making certain we can effectively combat Communist China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “It's unAmerican to abandon our allies in the face of terror. But that's what Biden did. Now, ISIS & al-Qaeda fully intend to attack us AND Putin, Xi, & Iran are on the march. Our country is in danger. Watch my interview with @GovMikeHuckabee for more👇 2-Step Plan: FIRE Pelosi & INVESTIGATE Biden! | Fmr Green Beret Rep. Mike Waltz | Huckabee - YouTube”
Saudi Arabia
LaTurner (R-KS-2) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is begging Saudi Arabia to produce more oil instead of turning to energy companies right here in America. American energy is cleaner, more reliable, and will bring down costs for Kansans. It's time to prioritize American energy independence once again.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “President Biden has boxed himself in with his asinine energy policy. Now, he has to go to Saudi Arabia to get them to pump more oil & gas. All he has to do is take on the Progressives back at home and start pumping cleaner American oil and gas! My take 👇 Link to video”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “It's pretty ironic to hear the Left upset about Biden meeting with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Meanwhile, we've heard no outrage over the Biden Admin meeting with members of the #CCP who are actively committing genocide. Link to video”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 06/20/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Biden would rather beg Saudis to pump more oil than take on progressives: @michaelgwaltz Biden would rather beg Saudis to pump more oil than take on progressives: GOP congressman... | fxn.ws”
Iraq
Cruz (R-TX) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “Not a lot of sharks in Iraq…. Link to quoted tweetToday is the 47th anniversary of Jaws. If you shot this scene today, Quint would have to be talking about the Gulf War. (Jaws (1975) - The Indianapolis Speech Scene (7/10) | Movieclips - YouTube)”
Portman (R-OH) 06/20/2022: Twitter thread – “I am pleased the Senate passed bipartisan leg this week to deliver benefits to vets who were exposed to toxic burn pits. We owe our vets a debt of gratitude for the safety and freedom we enjoy every day. It is our duty to stand by them. The bill is named in honor of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson, a central Ohio veteran who was deployed to Kosovo and Iraq with the Ohio National Guard and passed away in 2020 as a result of his exposure to burn pits while deployed. I'm proud that this bill also includes bipartisan legislation I've worked on with @SenSherrodBrown to increase transparency by requiring the @DeptVetAffairs to regularly report to Congress on vets who have been exposed to burn pits.”
Turkey
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “Turkey needs to drop its opposition to Finland and Sweden's NATO bids. Their entry has broad support across the alliance and is only being held up by Erdogan's unrealistic demands. Link to quoted tweetTurkey says talks on Finland and Sweden's NATO bids to continue, but summit not a deadline (Turkey says talks on Finland and Sweden's NATO bids to continue, but summit not a deadline... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Maloney (D-NY-18) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “Disgusting, anti-Semitic vandalism was found at a local synagogue in the Hudson Valley. I am glad authorities are treating this incident seriously. With rising anti-Semitic hate crimes and violence, we must proactively combat this bigotry. Police: Antisemitic images found inside Westchester synagogue... | hudsonvalley.news12.com”
Scott (R-FL) 06/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Ahead of the tragic one-year anniversary of the #Surfside building collapse, I met with Jewish community leaders today in Surfside & joined them in honoring the 98 lives lost too soon. (1/3) Link to image While in Surfside, I also joined @marcorubio to meet with the local & international teams of first responders who were deployed in the aftermath of the devastating #Surfside building collapse. We cannot thank them enough for their bravery & service to this community. (2/3) Link to image We also joined Surfside Mayor @ShlomoDanzinger and local officials to pay our respects at the #Surfside memorial site. The memory of those we lost will never be forgotten. 3/3 Link to image”
Afghanistan
Cammack (R-FL-3) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “Biden is building back broke. From soaring inflation and supply shortages to the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, rising crime, and a devastating border crisis, nothing about this administration is “better.” Link to image”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “As the representative of the largest Afghan-American community in the U.S., I know what an extraordinary community it is. We can't turn our backs on Afghans who put their lives on the line to protect American service members. Link to quoted tweetOver 90% of Afghans seeking to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds are rejected. (U.S. is rejecting over 90% of Afghans seeking to enter the country on humanitarian grounds... | cbsn.ws)”
Mast (R-FL-18) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “Americans are still stranded in Afghanistan, but the Navy had time to produce this instructional video on creating a "safe space" by using "proper" gender pronouns. Joe Biden doesn't deserve the words Commander or Chief anywhere near his title. Link to video”
Moulton (D-MA-6) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “It has been nearly a year since the U.S. withdrew from #Afghanistan. We have failed to keep our promise to thousands of Afghans who now face imminent danger because they chose to help America during our longest war. We can't forget about them, we have to fix the #SIV system now Link to quoted tweet“It is taking far too long to save people who are depending on us.” @trudyrubin spoke with @RepMoulton about our #Afghan allies still left behind, covering @elliotackerman's upcoming book on the withdrawal. (We've betrayed tens of thousands of Afghans who helped us and are under Taliban threat... | inquirer.com)”
Valadao (R-CA-21) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “I'm concerned to hear about the recent ISIS attack on the Sikh gurdwara in Kabul. No one should live in fear of religious persecution and we must continue our efforts to secure safe places of worship for all. Two killed in Sikh temple attack in Afghanistan's capital Kabul... | cnn.com”
Warner (D-VA) 06/20/2022: Tweet – “On World Refugee Day, I'm proud of the work Virginia communities have done to accept refugees this year, and thinking especially of my visit to one of the sites that has welcomed Afghan folks to VA. We stand with refugees. Link to image”
Other - Middle East
Himes (D-CT-4) 06/21/2022: Retweet of @mideastmargaret – “No women of any race, color or creed were mentioned in the US Constitution. It took us 131 years to get the right to vote. It took 184 to control our bodies. Liberty and justice for all: still waiting. #America #fearwomen Link to quoted tweet”