Last updated on Sun July 10, 2022 at 12:49 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Long (R-MO-7) 07/10/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “More than 150,000 Palestinian Muslim worshipers performed the Eid al-Adha prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque today in Jerusalem. Tell me more about Israel being an apartheid state where Muslims don't have freedom of worship. Link to image”
Syria
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/10/2022: Tweet – “Russia's veto is outrageous and completely unacceptable. The US must continue pressing to keep humanitarian aid moving. Amidst all of the world's difficult problems, we must never forget—and I will never stop fighting for—the people of Syria. Russia Votes to Shut Down Last U.N. Aid Route Into Syria... | nytimes.com”
Iran
Ernst (R-IA) 07/09/2022: Tweet – “Relying on foreign adversaries for critical resources is never a good idea. I was proud to secure my efforts to prevent the U.S. from relying on countries like the China, Iran, & Russia in this years #NDAA.”
Flores (R-TX-34) 07/09/2022: Retweet of @IraniaRodz – “🚨Phone banking was a great success yesterday!🚨 let's continue this weekend of action TODAY with some block waking for @monica4congress @GregAbbott_TX @MayraFlores2022🇺🇸 comment for more information #LeadRight #LoneStarHerd #GOP #TexasVictory #TX15 #TX34 Link to image”
Turkey
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 07/09/2022: Tweet – “Wonderful to visit with leaders from the Turkish Cultural Center New Jersey and Peace Islands Institute in Wayne yesterday just before the Eid al-Adha holiday and to have the opportunity to tour Pioneer Academy. Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Castro (D-TX-20) 07/09/2022: Tweet – “I'm glad to see there's no longer an imminent threat to our city's Jewish community, but the rise in antisemitic rhetoric across the country is deeply concerning. We will not tolerate hate or violence anywhere. San Antonio Jewish Federation says no imminent threat after cautioning community of a potential threat against a synagogue... | amp.cnn.com”
Castro (D-TX-20) 07/09/2022: Retweet of @MorganTrau – “@RepWeinstein Hi all. When I was interviewing a lawmaker about her bill that would ban “divisive concepts” being taught in school, she said we should hear “both sides” of Holocaust. She said we should hear the “German soldier” pov. Here is my full investigation Lawmaker's comments about the Holocaust raise concerns | news5cleveland.com”
Doggett (D-TX-35) 07/09/2022: Tweet – “Less than a week after the mass shooting in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Highland Park, Illinois, a credible threat has forced suspension of Sabbath gatherings at beautiful Temple Beth-El in a San Antonio neighborhood that I represent, and more. Threats force Jewish community to suspend all gatherings... | news4sanantonio.com”
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/09/2022: Retweet of @NotAndysBurner2 – “@jews4andy @Andy_Levin The Jews of MI-11 voting overwhelmingly for Andy Levin: Link to image”
Meng (D-NY-6) 07/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Remembering Steven Knobel with family & friends at a street co-naming ceremony at the Jackson Heights Jewish Ceremony, which when it first opened was not allowed to even use the word ‘Jewish' in its name. The center has also opened doors for #LGBT #IMMIGRANT communities as well. Link to video Thank you @voteshekar @Dromm25! @DRichardsQNS @jessicaramos @AOC”
Other - Middle East
Barragán (D-CA-44) 07/09/2022: Tweet – “These stories . . . At 45, I need to rest between long trips. Folks don't understand how intense the meeting schedule is and the lack of rest one gets, in addition to jet lag. Link to quoted tweetBiden's team delayed his Middle East trip so the 79 year old president would have more time to rest after last month's Europe/NATO meetings via @peterbakernyt (At 79, Biden Is Testing the Boundaries of Age and the Presidency... | nytimes.com)”
Cornyn (R-TX) 07/10/2022: Tweet – “He wants to create a migration crisis Link to quoted tweetOne foreign minister from central Europe said, “Putin wants to start a fire in Africa and the Middle East, and he does not care about the consequences. It is a deliberate strategy.” (Link to twitter.com)”
Jackson (R-TX-13) 07/09/2022: Tweet – “I can tell you this: when Donald J. Trump was in the White House, he NEVER “took extra time to rest.” That man was a MACHINE! He was ALWAYS working for the American people. If Biden is unable to do the job because he's “too tired,” then he needs to RESIGN! We deserve MUCH better! Link to quoted tweetBiden's team delayed his Middle East trip so the 79 year old president would have more time to rest after last month's Europe/NATO meetings via @peterbakernyt (At 79, Biden Is Testing the Boundaries of Age and the Presidency... | nytimes.com)”