Last updated on Sat September 17, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Banks (R-IN-3) 09/16/2022: Retweet of @RepTenney – “Spreading clearly anti-Semitic conspiracies about Israel and defending it as "legitimate speculation" as @MESA_1966 recently did is wrong & perpetuates hate. I'm honored to join with @RepJimBanks to call out this blatant anti-Semitism. GOP Probes Academic Group After It Defends Professor Who Blamed Rushdie Attack on Israel - Washington Free Beacon”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Yesterday, I met with former wrongful detainees, families of Americans who died while being held abroad, and families of Americans currently wrongfully detained abroad as part of the bipartisan task force on American hostages & wrongful detainees that I lead with @RepFrenchHill. Link to image Link to quoted tweetCongressional group urges Biden to prioritize release of US citizens jailed in Iran (Congressional group urges Biden to prioritize release of US citizens jailed in Iran... | timesofisrael.com) The increasingly concerning & common trend of Americans - like my constituent Bob Levinson - being taken hostage or wrongfully detained abroad is a critical national security concern & a deeply personal trauma for those who are forced to endure captivity and their families. These are our neighbors. Our friends. Our children. The US must ensure that these Americans & their families remain a priority and are placed at the center of our foreign policy & diplomatic agenda. We have a moral obligation to bring every American wrongfully held abroad home. This includes Iran. We must ensure the regime doesn't receive even $1 from a nuclear agreement while Americans remain wrongfully held in Iran. I'm glad @POTUS met with the Griner & Whelan families today - he should meet w/every family of an American hostage or wrongful detainee. Passing the Levinson Act has been one of my proudest moments in Congress. The US must build on this & create a long-term strategy to prevent and deter the taking of hostages & wrongful detainees, incl. imposing financial costs on countries that engage in this egregious practice.”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Yesterday marked the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords & the beginning of a new geopolitical era in the Middle East. The Accords have unleashed an unparalleled amount of cooperation & people-to-people ties between Israel & its regional partners - new and old. The Abraham Accords also ushered in a new and more hopeful era of friendship btwn Jews & Muslims in the Mid East and around the world. I look forward to continuing to strengthen & expand the Accords to realize our shared vision of a more prosperous, secure, and tolerant Mid East.”
Ernst (R-IA) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “I was honored to speak at an @A1policy & @Peace_Accords event earlier this week to celebrate the success of the historic #AbrahamAccords and the American leaders who made it happen. I look forward to seeing what the new Middle East Peace Project will accomplish. Link to quoted tweetToday, on the second anniversary of the signing of the historic Abraham Accords, AFPI announced the launch of the Center for American Security's new Middle East Peace Project. "The world is safer when America is strong and a leader in global affairs." (America First Policy Institute Announces Middle East Peace Project | America First, Always.) (Link to twitter.com)”
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Today we celebrate two years of peace in the Middle East under the historic #AbrahamAccords. Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE prove that Jews and Arabs can peacefully cooperate and live harmoniously. I'm hopeful that peace can extend throughout the continent and beyond.”
Joyce (R-OH-14) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Today we celebrate two years of peace under the #AbrahamAccords. I'm proud of the important role America played in this historic achievement and will continue to fight for policies that support a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and promote peace and security in the Middle East.”
Rubio (R-FL) 09/17/2022: Retweet of @T13 – “Senador republicano de EEUU critica a Boric tras episodio con embajador de Israel Senador republicano de EEUU critica a Boric tras episodio con embajador de Israel... | t13.cl”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 09/16/2022: Twitter thread – “This week, the Abraham Accords Caucus and I hosted young leaders from Accords countries at the Capitol and introduced a resolution to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the Abraham Accords and commit to building on our progress toward peace and prosperity in the region. Schneider, Colleagues in House Abraham Accords Caucus Commemorate 2-Year Anniversary of Historic Abraham Accords Signing... | schneider.house.gov”
Wagner (R-MO-2) 09/16/2022: Twitter thread – “I joined my colleagues to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords. Over the past two years, the Abraham Accords have already yielded tangible benefits to the people of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Link to image The Accords have become a pillar of stability in the Middle East, and they have helped maintain our commitment to supporting our partners in the region. It remains critical we work with our Israeli and Arab partners to combat extremism in the region and build on President Trump's efforts to create economic opportunities and advance U.S. national security interests.”
Syria
Hill (R-AR-2) 09/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Ridiculous that @WhiteHouse left Syria off its list of major drug transit/major illicit drug producing countries. The production & trade of the drug Captagon provides a financial lifeline to Assad, undermines families/local communities, and finances Iran-backed groups in region. In July, I led a letter with Sen. @RogerMarshallMD and @RepBrendanBoyle to @SecBlinken urging admin to review if Syria met the criteria of a “major illicit drug producing country” or “major drug-transit country” under the Foreign Assistance Act. RELEASE: Rep. French Hill Leads Letter to State Department on Syria's Narcotics Trade... | hill.house.gov I've also introduced H.R. 6265, the CAPTAGON Act, to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. It was included in the House-passed FY2023 NDAA. RELEASE: Rep. Hill Provisions Included in 2023 Defense Bill... | hill.house.gov I'm hopeful the CAPTAGON Act is included in the final FY2023 NDAA. The U.S. government must do all it can to disrupt the industrial-level drug production currently taking place in Syria. Disappointed the Biden Administration failed to take action.”
Lebanon
Long (R-MO-7) 09/17/2022: Retweet of @WallStreetSilv – “BREAKING: Ten banks have been robbed just today in Lebanon by people who are claiming their money is frozen by the government due to the economic crisis🚨 When people get desperate, these things will happen everywhere. 🔊sound Link to video”
Iran
Boyle (D-PA-2) 09/17/2022: Retweet of @AlinejadMasih – “Islamic Republic killed this woman to enforce hijab. After days in a coma, source said “Mahsa Amini, 22, died today”. She was beaten up by morality police because of wearing “bad hijab”. Iranian women are outraged. Forced hijab is the main pillar of religious dictatorship. Link to image”
Maloney (D-NY-12) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Great to meet with @erionveliaj and @FloretaFaber today as we discussed the partnership between the US and Albania, and the impact of Iran's cyberattacks on the Albanian people. As a member of the Albanian Caucus, I will always stand with Albania in the face of aggression”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Was pleased to have met with the Mayor of #Tirana @erionveliaj and Deputy Mayor @Anuela to discuss the U.S.-Albania relationship, and especially about helping our NATO ally #Albania defend itself against recent cyber attacks and threats from #Iran. Link to image”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 09/17/2022: Retweet of @erionveliaj – “Truly enjoyed meeting and briefing Congressman @BradSherman on his keen interest concerning the current Iran sponsored cyber attacks against Albania. Shared the resolve of @ediramaal and the commitment of @AlbGov to stay the course of commitments as loyal ally of the US! 🇦🇱❤️🇺🇸 Link to image”
Steel (R-CA-48) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime has proven time and again that they are a rogue state with no interest in preserving peace. My bill will ensure we can stand up to their threats protect Americans and our allies. Steel, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Solidify Sanctions Against Iran... | steel.house.gov”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Iranian Pres. Raisi threatened to assassinate Pres. Trump & @mikepompeo,& he has a troubling history of terrorist activities & human rights abuses. He has no business being in the U.S. I introduced the SEVER Act w/ @SenTedCruz to ensure Raisi is banned from entering our country!”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/16/2022: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “In the last 24 hours, the #SEVER Act was introduced in both the House & Senate. The House bill was led by @RepTenney & the Senate bill was led by @SenTedCruz. Thank you to you both for your efforts. Raisi's visa should absolutely be denied due to national security concerns. Link to image”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is known as the Butcher of Tehran for his brutality. He's overseen massacres and targeted killings that have claimed the lives of 30,000+ innocent Iranians. He shouldn't be allowed into the United States. #NoVisa4Raisi”
Saudi Arabia
O'Halleran (D-AZ-1) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Amid a 1,200-year drought, our precious water should be used for the benefit of Arizonans, not a foreign government. I'm calling for answers and accountability from the Arizona State Land Department about their lease with Saudi Arabian company Fodomonte. O'Halleran Blasts Arizona State Land Department on Saudi Water Deal... | bit.ly”
Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “This attempted sportwashing in Illinois is disturbing and is clearly an attempt to mask Saudi Arabia's multitude of bad acts. Link to quoted tweetThis weekend, a golf glove will try and cover a blood-stained hand as the LIV golf tournament comes to Chicago in the Saudi government's continued, desperate attempt to clean up its image. (Controversial LIV Golf Tour Visits Illinois | Illinois Public Media)”
Jordan
Meeks 09/16/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: The signing of this MoU is continued evidence of the constructive relationship between the US and #Jordan—and an important step forward in strengthening our ties. The US remains committed to helping Jordan with critical economic reforms for its people.”
Menendez (D-NJ) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “The US-Jordan relationship is strategic & enduring. Today's assistance MOU, and the funding and targeted reforms it includes, reinforces Congress' bipartisan support for Jordan & its critical role in the region's stability & prosperity. Link to quoted tweetLive now! @SecBlinken participates in a MOU signing ceremony and joint press availability with Jordanian Foreign Minister @AymanHsafadi at the State Department. Also streaming on YouTube at: (Secretary Blinken's MOU signing ceremony and joint press availability - 10:55 AM). (Department of State... | twitter.com)”
Iraq
Steube (R-FL-17) 09/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Today I'm announcing a new Veterans History Project interview featuring a fellow U.S. Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Phillip Moore. I encourage everyone to watch Sgt. Moore's account of serving in extremely high-risk situations in Iraq. Sergeant Phillip Moore, United States Army... | youtu.be If you are a veteran living in Florida's 17th congressional district, please visit Veterans History Project | Representative Greg Steube to participate.”
Steube (R-FL-17) 09/16/2022: GETTR Post – “Today I'm announcing a new Veterans History Project interview featuring a fellow U.S. Army Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Phillip Moore. I encourage everyone to watch Sgt. Moore's account of serving in extremely high-risk situations in Iraq. Sergeant Phillip Moore, United States Army | youtu.be If you are a veteran living in Florida's 17th congressional district, please visit https://steube.house.gov/services/vhp to participate.”
Turkey
Menendez (D-NJ) 09/17/2022: Tweet – “Pleased to see the Admin certify Cyprus' eligibility for the export of defense articles. We must bolster Cyprus' ability to defend itself amid Turkey's ongoing & illegal occupation of the north. Lifting of Defense Trade Restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus for Fiscal Year 2023 - United States Department of State”
Morocco
Titus (D-NV-1) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Today I spoke with Members of Parliament from Morocco about women in politics, challenges to democracy, and changing domestic agendas to address issues facing families. Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cruz (R-TX) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Imbecilic. Racist. Revisionist. And wildly partisan. No, @cnn sending 50 illegal immigrants to the island paradise of Martha's Vineyard is NOT—in any way, shape or form—“like the Holocaust.” 🤡🤡🤡 Link to quoted tweetAbsolutely no words for this one. @CNN Host & #KenBurns Compare DeSantis Sending #Migrants To Martha's Vineyard To The #Holocaust | The Daily Caller (CNN Host & Ken Burns Compare DeSantis Sending Migrants To Martha's Vineyard To The Holocaust... | dailycaller.com)”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm grateful for the opportunity to join my friend and colleague, @RepDWStweets, to kick off the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism. Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Absolutely no words for this one. @CNN Host & #KenBurns Compare DeSantis Sending #Migrants To Martha's Vineyard To The #Holocaust | The Daily Caller CNN Host & Ken Burns Compare DeSantis Sending Migrants To Martha's Vineyard To The Holocaust... | dailycaller.com”
Manning (D-NC-6) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Proud to join @RepDWStweets and @MarioDB on a bipartisan panel hosted by the @Conf_of_Pres to discuss how government and civil society can work together to combat the threat of antisemitism. Link to image”
Manning (D-NC-6) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the @ADL for hosting a reception for members of the Interparliamentary Task Force on Online Antisemitism, led by @RepDWSTweets and @AHousefather, bringing together lawmakers from around the world to fight hate and extremism on social media. Link to image”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday, I attended the Anti-Defamation League's reception on combatting online antisemitism. We must continue to discuss the difficult questions concerning the troubling rise in antisemitic attacks worldwide. I remain committed to fighting antisemitism wherever it occurs. Link to image”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “It was great to hear from @StateSEAS Amb. Deborah Lipstadt at @ADL's event about combatting the epidemic of online anti-Semitism. I was also pleased to see many of my friends in the ongoing fight against anti-Semitism including @JGreenblattADL @RepDWStweets and @RepKManning Link to image”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “We just wrapped up the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online #Antisemitism hearing. Top social media officials shared their efforts to combat hate, but it's obvious more must be done - and our Task Force will keep pushing for progress. @AHousefather Link to video”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “We just wrapped up the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online #Antisemitism Hearing. Hear @CotlerWunsh's thoughts ⬇️ Link to video”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “We just wrapped up the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online #Antisemitism Hearing. Hear @noatishby's thoughts ⬇️ Link to video”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “We just wrapped up the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online #Antisemitism Hearing. Hear @SheilaKatz1's thoughts ⬇️ @NCJW Link to video”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “We cannot allow a government takeover of women's bodies, and that is exactly what extremist Republicans want to do. #BansOffOurBodies @NCJW House Dems, Jewish leaders hold abortion rights 'sho-test'... | ny1.com”
Afghanistan
Cornyn (R-TX) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “More fallout from Biden's disastrous exit from Afghanistan: The U.S. is in talks with Suriname to take Afghan refugees stranded in Kosovo who don't qualify to enter the U.S. WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. in Talks With Suriname to Take Afghans Stranded in Kosovo”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 09/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Several years ago, I had the chance to pay this brave Green Beret, SFC Martin Acosta, a visit at Walter Reed Hospital after he was severely injured in Afghanistan. Upon being medically retired from the 7th Special Forces Group, (1/4) Link to image he applied for a housing modification with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Since 2021, SFC Acosta and his family have campaigned for housing modifications to assist him in his return to civilian life but have faced obstacles along the way. (2/4) Subsequently, he and his family contacted my office for assistance in navigating this challenging VA procedure. After six months, I am pleased to announce that SFC Martin Acosta was finally approved this week. (3/4) He can now be at peace knowing we stand behind him to ensure he and his family are taken care of in his time of need. (4/4)”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 09/16/2022: GETTR Post – “Several years ago, I had the chance to pay this brave Green Beret, SFC Martin Acosta, a visit at Walter Reed Hospital after he was severely injured in Afghanistan. Upon being medically retired from the 7th Special Forces Group, he applied for a housing modification with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Since 2021, SFC Acosta & his family have campaigned for housing modifications to assist him in his return to civilian life but have faced obstacles along the way. He & his family contacted my office for assistance in navigating this challenging VA procedure. After 6 months, I am pleased to announce that SFC Martin Acosta was finally approved this week. He can now be at peace knowing we stand behind him to ensure he & his family are taken care of in his time of need.”
Mast (R-FL-18) 09/17/2022: Tweet – “It was a swampy week in Washington DC, and I'm not talking about the weather. For the latest on inflation, Afghanistan and action on the House Floor, check out the #WeekInReview: Link to video”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/16/2022: Tweet – “This is what the midterms are about. Who will spend all their time in Congress fighting for you and who will spend all of their time fighting for Trump? Link to quoted tweetEyeing House takeover, GOP leaders plan Biden-related investigations (From Afghanistan to Hunter Biden, GOP readies its investigations... | wapo.st)”