Last updated on Sun October 09, 2022 at 12:47 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 10/08/2022: Twitter thread – “It was great to be able to sit down with members of North Jersey's Jewish community and with local and national @AIPAC leaders to discuss the United States' relationship with our historic ally, Israel. Rep. Gottheimer Holds Q&A Following Trip to Israel... | jewishlink.news Our congressional trip this summer showed Israel that efforts to strengthen and maintain our nations' strategic relationship are bipartisan and more important than ever. There is excitement around the Abraham Accords &, of course, deep concerns regarding the potential Iran deal.”
Lebanon
Courtney (D-CT-2) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “Turning the clock back to the 1500s with @CathyOsten at The Connecticut Renaissance Faire in Lebanon! Thanks to all who organize this family-fun event. Link to image”
Iran
Cornyn (R-TX) 10/08/2022: Retweet of @JenGriffinFNC – “Why is the US government so silent in supporting these brave women in Iran? Link to quoted tweet”
Cornyn (R-TX) 10/09/2022: Retweet of @MEMRIReports – “Iranian Opposition Group Hacks Nightly Newscast during Khamenei Statement, Airs Images in Support of Mahsa Amini Protests, Photo of Khamenei in Crosshairs: The Blood of the Youth Is Dripping from Your Hooves! #Iran #MahsaAmini Link to video”
Crow (D-CO-6) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the Iranian people organizing and protesting against their oppressive regime. The Iranian government doesn't represent the will of its people. As you stand up to be heard, we see you and hear you!”
Kim (R-CA-39) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “Iranian security forces continue to oppress women's basic human rights and undermine its people. I support the Iranian people's right to protest! #IranProtests Iranian security forces arrest a woman for eating at restaurant in public without her hijab, family says | CNN”
Murphy (D-CT) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “Things are moving fast. Link to quoted tweetIncredible scenes. Riot police uniting with protestors against the regime. #IranRevolution (Link to twitter.com)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 10/09/2022: Tweet – “There is no morality in oppressing women. We stand with the women and girls in Iran, chanting “Women, Life, Freedom!” Link to video”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 10/09/2022: Retweet of @ranarahimpour – “I'm running out of words to describe my astonishment. Just over 3 weeks after #MahsaAmini's death, women are defiantly walking on the streets of #Tehran, with no hijab…while cars are honking in their supports. Mahsa couldn't have imagined how she changed life for many Iranians. Link to video”
Saudi Arabia
Casten (D-IL-6) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “Was great to chat with @AliVelshi this morning about OPEC's recent actions, and why we need to rethink our support for countries who put Russia's war machine and oil company profits over energy consumers and our democratic values. Link to quoted tweet#OPEC's decision to cut oil production feels like a direct rebuke to President Biden. 🛢❌ No matter what, it spells higher gas prices for most of the world. Sigh. A few lawmakers, including @RepCasten, have a plan to push back: remove U.S. troops from Saudi and UAE. #velshi (Link to twitter.com)”
Durbin (D-IL) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “I joined Morning Joe to discuss how recent OPEC news has the potential to impact the war in Ukraine and our economy at home. Senator questions if U.S. should be trusting Saudi Arabia with critical decisions... | msnbc.com”
Ernst (R-IA) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “It's impossible to deny the Biden Admin ❤️ Saudi Oil ❤️ Venezuelan Oil 🚫 American Oil American energy means American jobs. U.S. energy means U.S. national security. Unleash American energy, Mr. President. WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Looks to Ease Venezuela Sanctions, Enabling Chevron to Pump Oil”
Murphy (D-CT) 10/09/2022: Retweet of @CNN – “"It's time to admit the Saudis are not looking out for us." Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT (D-CT) discusses OPEC's decision to reduce oil production and whether President Biden should reevaluate US-Saudi relations. @CNNSotu #CNNSOTU Link to video”
Wyden (D-OR) 10/09/2022: Tweet – “I'm calling for a re-evaluation of U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia. Here's why: Wyden puts hold on ambassador to Saudi Arabia nomination over death of Portland teen... | katu.com”
Turkey
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “But not #Ukraine? The actual country in the war? Link to quoted tweet⚡️Türkiye plans to organize negotiations between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine, — the Turkish publication Milliyet. Türkiye plans to seat four main Western countries - the United States, France, Germany and Britain - at the same table with Russia. (Link to twitter.com)”
Pakistan
Trahan (D-MA-3) 10/09/2022: Tweet – “A decade ago, a 15-year-old girl riding the school bus in Pakistan was shot by the Taliban. She went on to become a published author, Nobel Peace Prize recipient & speaker at the UN. Malala Yousafzai remains an inspiration in the fight for girls' education worldwide.”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 10/09/2022: Twitter thread – “Hey @JudiciaryGOP geniuses —Kanye just declared a “DEF CON 3” war on Jews. Delete this tweet or you hate the Jews too. Link to quoted tweetKanye. Elon. Trump. Link to image”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 10/09/2022: Retweet of @JuddLegum – “Kanye has spent the last several days promoting antisemitism and racism, and the House Judiciary Republicans could delete this tweet at any time. It's not an accident that it's still up. Link to quoted tweet”
Torres (D-NY-15) 10/08/2022: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “The Great Replacement Theory is a dangerous and deadly lie, inciting the mass murder of 11 Jewish Americans in Pittsburgh and 10 Black Americans in Buffalo. The most prominent proponent of GRT is @TuckerCarlson, who must be held accountable for inciting extremism. Link to video”
Torres (D-NY-15) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “Kanye West: if you see yourself at war with Jewish people, then you are, by definition, Antisemitic. Shame on you and your enablers like Tucker Carlson.”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “Sadly, hate and racism continues to rear its ugly head, on one of the holiest days of the Jewish calendar. I condemn this antisemitic vitriol and trust that those responsible will be held accountable. Anti-Semitic and racist messages of hate spray painted in Weston community... | local10.com”
Afghanistan
Allred (D-TX-32) 10/09/2022: Tweet – “It was ten years ago today that @Malala was shot in the head by the Taliban at age 15 for speaking up for the education of women and girls. May her courage and bravery continue to inspire us as we all work to secure equal rights for every person around the world.”
Greene (R-GA-14) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “The media should not smear our veterans and their service to our country just to steer a political narrative. Veteran Who Served With Majewski Says he Saw Fellow Serviceman in Afghanistan 'More Times Than I Can Count'... | nationalfile.com”
Levin (D-CA-49) 10/08/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the Hazara community and people around the world speaking out against the murder of Hazaras in Afghanistan. Last week 53 mostly Hazara young women were killed in a bombing at an education center in Kabul. We must all stand up to this violence. Afghan women brave "brutal" Taliban response to protest "genocide" attack on ethnic Hazaras... | cbsnews.com”