Last updated on Sat July 02, 2022 at 12:47 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @ProIsraelAm – “Pro-Israel America sends its best wishes to new Prime Minister @yairlapid. Read the latest from Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on the peaceful transfer of power from Bennett to Lapid: Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Prime Minister Yair Lapid – Pro-Israel America... | proisraelamerica.org”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @marcrod97 – “Spoke to @RepJoshG from Israel yesterday about his trip. Topics include the "huge sea change" brought about by the Abraham Accords, the "remarkably consistent message" from different political parties and the Shireen Abu Akleh investigation. Visiting Israel, Gottheimer says Abraham Accords have led to ‘huge sea change' in region... | jewishinsider.com”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/02/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Why supporting Israel is supporting your next meal! 🥘🇮🇱 Link to video”
Manning (D-NC-6) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to Yair Lapid, the new Prime Minister of the State of Israel. I look forward to working together and continuing to strengthen and advance the historic, bipartisan U.S.-Israel relationship.”
Pocan (D-WI-2) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “The Israeli government must stop any effort to build settlements in the E-1 area of the West Bank. Period. 29 of our colleagues joined @JanSchakowsky and me in urging @SecBlinken to hold firm and work with Israel to prevent any expansion in this region. Link to image Link to quoted tweetI led 25 of my colleagues in sending @SecBlinken a letter outlining our concerns with the Israeli Government's efforts to advance settlements in the E-1 area near Jerusalem in the West Bank. Read more: (Link to twitter.com)”
Rosen (D-NV) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to my good friend @YairLapid on becoming Prime Minister of Israel. I look forward to continuing to work with you to strengthen the US-Israel relationship, combat global antisemitism, expand the Abraham Accords, and advance a two-state solution.”
Rosen (D-NV) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Pleased to see @DHSgov stand up the US-Israel cybersecurity cooperation grant program, which my bipartisan legislation established last year. This program will leverage allied innovations to strengthen our nation's cybersecurity posture.”
Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @RepMarkPocan – “The Israeli government must stop any effort to build settlements in the E-1 area of the West Bank. Period. 29 of our colleagues joined @JanSchakowsky and me in urging @SecBlinken to hold firm and work with Israel to prevent any expansion in this region. Link to image Link to quoted tweet”
Syria
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/01/2022: Twitter thread – “I led a letter w/ all the Dem members of the @HouseForeign MENAGCT Subcommittee to support @SecBlinken & @USAmbUN in their efforts to reauthorize the UN's cross-border humanitarian operations in Syria. Link to image At Russia's insistence, all but one border crossing for aid to Syria closed in 2020. Now, Russia is deplorably working to further restrict the last open border crossing through which food, medical aid, and other crucial assistance is delivered to Syria. Today, 14.6 million Syrians are dependent upon humanitarian aid to survive. That sole remaining access point at Bab al-Hawa has become a lifeline for NW Syria, reaching over 2.4 million people per month, & its closure would have catastrophic consequences for millions of Syrians. The UNSC has until July 10th to renew the Syria cross-border resolution.The int'l community must work to ensure that Bab al-Hawa remains open for at least 12 months & further champion the expansion of access to life-saving aid across the country through every appropriate route.”
Iran
Roy (R-TX-21) 07/01/2022: Twitter thread – “My Oped: This #IndependenceDay weekend, “LIV Golf” & its Saudi-funded sellouts choose to undermine the @PGATour, which has enriched almost all of them & raised $2.3 billion in charities across America. They can do it - but they're wrong to do it… (1/7) Professional American golfers wrong to abandon PGA for LIV Golf... | thehill.com …Kudos to 9/11 families, eg @EaglesonBrett, who are calling out @LIVGolfInv for its insidious selling out to a terrorist-funding sovereign & to @PGATour players choosing to “dance with who brung them,” like @TigerWoods @JordanSpieth @justinthomas34 @McIlroyRory & others… (2/7) …& to the “conservative” crowd crowing about “competition”… this isn't a few folks pooling money & creating a competitor product to improve the game. This is sticking heads in the sand & taking unlimited guaranteed $ from Saudi Arabia to purposefully target the @PGATour… (3/7) …& to the “conservative” crowd saying LIV is no different because all corporate sponsors take Saudi money, Saudi oil, etc… give me a break. The @JoeBiden Administration & leftists in Congress kill American oil chasing unicorn energy policies & then beg for foreign… (4/7) …oil? And sometimes we depend on Saudi despite evil & questionable actions because we need to hip check Iran? Or maybe products are made in China? All of that geo-political reality is a far cry from literally selling yourself to the highest terrorist-connected bidder. (5/7) …I'd be glad for @PGATour to have competition… of course it does in the form of MLB, NFL, NHL, College Sports, etc… but if you want to do it, then go out and earn the competition w/ a legitimate economic model & honoring the integrity of the game. Assuming the @PGATour… (6/7) …does not go badly woke, then I'll stick w/ the @PGATour. So far, despite some typical American corporate issues, they've largely stayed away from it. But even if they stupidly step into that hornets nest… then go get American - not SAUDI - money & compete on the merits. (7/7)”
Saudi Arabia
Roy (R-TX-21) 07/01/2022: Twitter thread – “I should note that @TerrySStrada really helped to lead this 9/11 family backlash with her letter a few weeks back. See: ICYMI: 9/11 Families' Letter Highlighting Saudi “Sportswashing” & American Golfers' “Betrayal” Roils Inaugural LIV Golf Weekend – 9/11 Families United... | 911familiesunited.org. The @LIVGolfInv really is a slap in the face to these families. 8th of 7 original in thread… Link to quoted tweet…Kudos to 9/11 families, eg @EaglesonBrett, who are calling out @LIVGolfInv for its insidious selling out to a terrorist-funding sovereign & to @PGATour players choosing to “dance with who brung them,” like @TigerWoods @JordanSpieth @justinthomas34 @McIlroyRory & others… (2/7) Link to reply@chiproytx @TerrySStrada @LIVGolfInv now do the pga sponsors @Coopdz21 @TerrySStrada @LIVGolfInv Addressed. Link to reply@chiproytx @TerrySStrada @LIVGolfInv and next the players making millions off the backs of nike and child labor @Coopdz21 @TerrySStrada @LIVGolfInv I'm all for sticking to China, including de-coupling for all of America including sports industrial complex. But dint pretend bankrolling a billion dollars in Saudi money helps that and isn't bad in its own right…”
Turkey
Chabot (R-OH-1) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “As a strong supporter of the @NATO Alliance and Co-Chair of the Turkey Caucus, I am pleased to see that Turkey, Finland and Sweden agreed to a path forward that will address Turkey's legitimate security concerns and pave the way for Finland and Sweden to join the alliance.”
Cornyn (R-TX) 07/02/2022: Tweet – “Turkey is poised to lead humanitarian response: How to Break Russia's Black Sea Blockade: The World Must Act to Address the Global Food Crisis How to Break Russia's Black Sea Blockade: The World Must Act to Address the Global Food Crisis | foreignaffairs.com”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/02/2022: Tweet – “Pleased Sweden, Finland, and Turkey came to an agreement & paved the way for Sweden and Finland to join NATO. The NATO summit was a resounding success that strengthened the defense of our allies, reaffirmed Transatlantic unity, & charted a strategic path forward for NATO. Link to quoted tweetCongratulations to Finland, Sweden, and Turkey on signing a trilateral memorandum – a crucial step towards a NATO invite to Finland and Sweden, which will strengthen our Alliance and bolster our collective security – and a great way to begin the Summit. (Link to twitter.com)”
Menendez (D-NJ) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Turkey's latest crackdown on free press and freedom of expression is appalling and antithetical to democratic values. @VOANews and @dwnews must be allowed to publish without fear of censorship or retaliation. Turkey blocks access to Deutsche Welle and Voice of America - ABC News”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “I strongly oppose the Admin's decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. We shouldn't be encouraging Erdogan's human rights abuses and his disloyalty to the NATO alliance. I'll continue to work with my colleagues to block this dangerous proposal and hold Turkey accountable.”
Tunisia
Meeks (D-NY-5) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply concerned by President Saied's proposed new Tunisian constitution. This dramatic expansion of presidential powers over the judiciary and parliament represent an existential threat to the country's democratic institutions. Tunisia's draft constitution – what's new, and why now?... | aljazeera.com”
Menendez (D-NJ) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “The drafting process for Tunisia's new constitution raises serious concerns. Without transparency & inclusivity, the process's credibility is at risk. Broad & equitable participation is necessary for Tunisia's democratic future. Link to quoted tweetTunisia has published a draft constitution that would further expand the president's powers and limit the role of the parliament ⤵️ (Tunisia's draft constitution – what's new, and why now?... | aje.io)”
Horn of Africa
McCollum (D-MN-4) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Wishing a happy Somali Independence Day to all those celebrating! #SomaliWeek in the Twin Cities kicks off tomorrow with the Somali Independence Day Festival, focusing on the theme of promoting diversity through unity and inclusion. Somali Week celebrates culture, heritage of Minnesota's Somali community... | kare11.com”
McCollum (D-MN-4) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @LtGovFlanagan – “To our Somali friends and neighbors: Happy Somali Independence Day! Thank you for making Minnesota a better place – it is an honor to celebrate your stories and contributions each and every day.”
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @Tim_Walz – “Happy Somali Independence Day! Today we celebrate freedom and a community that contributes so much to Minnesota.”
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Proud to be supporting Somali Week this year. Happy Somali Independence to all! Events Somali Week... | somaliweek.org”
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @mohamudnoor – “Happy Somalia Independence Day. Grateful to kickoff #somaliweek celebration. Link to image”
Sudan
Menendez (D-NJ) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Appalled by reports of Sudanese security services using deadly force against civilian protestors. Those responsible for gross human rights violations must be sanctioned. My statement urging the Sudanese military junta to cede power to civilian leaders: Menendez, Risch, Meeks, McCaul Joint Statement on Sudan | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Link to quoted tweetStatement from the Unified Doctors Office in Sudan URGENT We have witnessed several attempts from the security forces to attack hospitals in Khartoum state, as well as the medical staff who is working tirelessly to treat the injured during today's demonstrations. (Link to twitter.com)”
Risch (R-ID) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “The latest protesters killed by Sudanese gov't forces add to the military junta's body count & show it is not fit to lead #Sudan or negotiate in good faith w/ civilian groups. The Biden Admin must hold accountable the junta for these and other deaths of innocent Sudanese.”
Pakistan
Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 07/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee convened a meeting with the Pakistan Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Masood Khan and the Minister of Foreign Affairs from Pakistan and members of the Congressional House Pakistan Caucus. The meeting was very productive and we all focused on enhancing and improving US/Pakistan relations. Let me express my appreciation to the members of the Pakistani diaspora who were very important to our discussions. -Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bonamici (D-OR-1) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @RepTedDeutch – “Only by working together can we ensure the American Jewish community's safety & security. That's why @RepBrianFitz, @RepSchneider, @RepGarbarino & I led 88 of our colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging @SecMayorkas to take urgent action to address antisemitism. Read it here: Link to image”
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “As a person shaped by deep Jewish values and a lifelong progressive, I couldn't be more honored to accept @jewishaction's endorsement. Together, we will continue to fight antisemitism and white nationalism and make the change necessary to create a more just society for all. Link to image”
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @DrShushan – “Wonderful to see Bend the Arc @jewishaction join the amazing coalition of organizations endorsing @Andy_Levin. Andy embodies the Jewish community's commitment to bending the arc toward justice. Hard to overstate how much our country needs progressive fighters like him right now. Link to quoted tweet”
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/01/2022: In reply to TweetWonderful to see Bend the Arc @jewishaction join the amazing coalition of organizations endorsing @Andy_Levin. Andy embodies the Jewish community's commitment to bending the arc toward justice. Hard to overstate how much our country needs progressive fighters like him right now. (Link to twitter.com) – “@DrShushan @jewishaction Thanks Debra!”
Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “A top neo nazi leader just endorsed two of republicans' top recruits for United States Senate. Neo nazis think republicans speak for them. Link to quoted tweetNew: Andrew Anglin, the neo-Nazi publisher of The Daily Stormer, has endorsed Blake Masters's Senate campaign. (Neo-Nazi publisher Andrew Anglin gives ‘forceful endorsement' of Blake Masters' Senate bid... | jewishinsider.com)”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “2021 was the worst year for antisemitism ever recorded. The alarming rise in hate crimes in this country will not stand & must be addressed - I'm proud to join this bipartisan letter calling on @SecMayorkas to take urgent action to combat these heinous acts & prosecute offenders. Link to quoted tweetOnly by working together can we ensure the American Jewish community's safety & security. That's why @RepBrianFitz, @RepSchneider, @RepGarbarino & I led 88 of our colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging @SecMayorkas to take urgent action to address antisemitism. Read it here: (Link to twitter.com)”
Afghanistan
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @AFSpecOpsCmd – “Two #AC130J Ghostrider crews from @Hurlburt_Field have been tapped to receive the 2021 #MacKayTrophy for their actions during the Afghanistan withdrawal. All 18 Airmen from the 73rd SOS received recognition yesterday. Job well done! 🏆 AC-130J Crews Awarded 2021 Mackay Trophy for Safeguarding Afghanistan Evacuation - Air Force Magazine”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Building the Taliban Back Better Link to quoted tweetThis week, @US4AfghanPeace led an interagency delegation in high-level meetings with the Taliban, including so-called Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. After much deliberation & consultation, I opted not to attend. 1/4”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @RepMalliotakis – “In another attempt to keep secrets from the American people, @POTUS refused to cooperate with investigators about his botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. 13 soldiers died & the Taliban was handed our military equipment. Americans deserve answers! Emails show State Department didn't cooperate, government watchdog says... | nbcnews.com”