Last updated on Tue November 15, 2022 at 12:49 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Carson (D-IN-7) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “If these reports are correct, this is a step in the right direction towards justice and accountability. I'm proud to have introduced the #JusticeForShireen Act, requiring a US investigation to provide answers into the killing of American citizen, Shireen Abu Akleh. Link to quoted tweetThe FBI has opened an investigation into the death of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in May while covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. My report on @axios (Sources: FBI opens investigation into killing of Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh... | axios.com)”
Castro (D-TX-20) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @Phil_Lewis_ – “JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel confirms US is investigating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, says it will 'not cooperate.'”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “AIPAC has proudly supported 93% of @ProbSolveCaucus. We are proud to stand with pro-Israel Democrats and Republicans to strengthen bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship. Being pro-Israel is good policy and good politics! Link to image”
Leahy (D-VT) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @ChrisVanHollen – “This is an overdue but necessary and important step in the pursuit of justice and accountability in the shooting death of American citizen and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. Link to quoted tweet”
McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @ChrisVanHollen – “This is an overdue but necessary and important step in the pursuit of justice and accountability in the shooting death of American citizen and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. Link to quoted tweet”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “The FBI opening an investigation is the first step towards real accountability for Shireen's assassination and it is long overdue. Unsurprisingly, the Israeli government is already refusing to cooperate. To be clear—the Abu Akleh family should never have had to fight for justice or to get an investigation into her murder. I urge the @FBI and @TheJusticeDept to take every step possible to ensure that this investigation is conducted in a transparent, credible, and unbiased manner.”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @DAWNmenaorg – “Dozens of members of Congress demanded an FBI investigation in May 2022. As @rashidatlaib noted in July, Israel has enjoyed impunity for killing US citizens for decades.Link to quoted tweet”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @theIMEU – “Israeli soldiers killed a 15-year-old Palestinian girl the day before her 16th birthday. 15-year-old Fulla should be safe at home right now, celebrating with her family and friends—instead, she is the 50th Palestinian child to be killed by the Israeli army this year.”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Yes, it's about time. Justice for #ShireenAbuAkleh. Link to quoted tweetThis is an overdue but necessary and important step in the pursuit of justice and accountability in the shooting death of American citizen and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. (Link to twitter.com)”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “This is an overdue but necessary and important step in the pursuit of justice and accountability in the shooting death of American citizen and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. Link to quoted tweetThe FBI has opened an investigation into the death of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in May while covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. My report on @axios (Sources: FBI opens investigation into killing of Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh... | axios.com)”
Whitehouse (D-RI) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “#13 - @mcbakst wrote a great piece about former AG and Judge Richard Israel — Israel, Michaelson and Bakst are three of the great ones, and it's nice to see them converge here. Link to quoted tweetHere's my weekly briefing on local politics (and more): (Nesi's Notes: Nov. 12... | wpri.com)”
Lebanon
Long (R-MO-7) 11/14/2022: In reply to TweetLebanon #Missouri native, @MissouriState alum, Radio Hall of Famer, #VietnamVeteran and one of my best friends 'Jimbo' Jim Bohannon got to see one last Veteran's Day yesterday before succumbing to #Cancer today. Prayers to Annabelle and the family. Man am I gonna miss that laugh. – “I co-hosted Morning Line with Bonnie (Bell) & Billy on AM560 KWTO from 1999-2006. Here I am with Jimbo during one of his visits to our studio in Springfield, MO. Thanks to @nabtweets legend John David for sending this pic. @933KWTO @jimbotalks Link to image”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “We cannot sit idly by as the Tehran Regime sends missiles and drones to Russia to destroy Ukraine. It's past time Democrat leaders in the House put party politics aside and bring my bill H.R. 857, the Iranian Arms Transfer Prevention Act, to the floor. Why Congress Must Sanction Iran's Drone Program... | bit.ly”
Cardin (D-MD) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “Troubling development on the situation in Iran. The Iranian regime must respect people's right to protest instead of continuing to crackdown on them. Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests | CNN”
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “300+ protestors have already been killed by the Iranian regime and now the Revolutionary Court has sentenced a protestor to death. The world must not sit idly by as #Iran tortures and kills its own citizens. We must stand with the brave Iranians fighting for their freedoms. Link to quoted tweetIran's Revolutionary Court has sentenced an anti-government protester to death and handed down jail terms to five others, state media said. The ruling is likely the first death sentence related to protests that have swept Iran in recent weeks. (Report: Iran sentences anti-government protester to death... | apnews.com)”
Cohen (D-TN-9) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @RepCohen – “Critical to fund #NIH, DoD for America's #health. More likely to die from #cancer #diabetes #Alzheimers etc. than #NorthKorea #Iran #ISIS. Link to video”
Cornyn (R-TX) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “Navy, Coast Guard intercept boat with 180 tons of Iranian explosive materials headed to Yemen Navy, Coast Guard stop ship with 180 tons of Iranian explosive materials... | nbcnews.com via @nbcnews”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Iran must stop its violent crackdown on peaceful protestors & its violations of women's rights. We must hold them accountable, and the @UN_HRC special session is a step forward. Iran issues first known death sentence linked to recent protests... | cnbc.com”
Gomez (D-CA-34) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “This is horrifying. Thousands of protestors are being sentenced to death for fighting for their basic freedoms. The Biden administration must continue applying pressure on the Iranian regime — this egregious human rights violation cannot stand. Iran issues first known death sentence linked to uprising... | washingtonpost.com”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. must stand against the tyrannical Iranian regime as it moves to execute over 14,000 prisoners. This is horrifying. Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest... | bbc.com”
Lieu (D-CA-33) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “This is appalling. The Biden Administration should impose all possible sanctions on Iran. Our country and decent countries around the world need to exert maximum pressure on the Iranian regime for these horrific human rights violations. Now. Iran votes to execute protesters, says rebels need "hard lesson"... | bit.ly”
Lieu (D-CA-33) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration should impose immediately all sanctions that are still available on Iran. The United States and decent countries around the world need to exert maximum pressure on the Iranian regime, now. Link to quoted tweetThis is horrifying. The Iranian parliament votes overwhelmingly (227-63) to execute the 15,000 protesters they already arrested. These were peaceful protestors simply seeking the right to basic justice and autonomy. Unacceptable and barbaric. (Iran votes to execute protesters, says rebels need "hard lesson"... | newsweek.com)”
Manning (D-NC-6) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Glad to see that following my bipartisan letter to @USAmbUN, the U.S. and 43 countries have called for a @UN_HRC special session on Iran. Human rights are under attack in Iran and brave Iranians deserve justice and accountability. Human Rights Council to Hold Special Session on the Islamic Republic of Iran on 24 November... | ohchr.org”
McClain (R-MI-10) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Biden must support the Iranian protesters fighting for their freedom and human rights.”
Meng (D-NY-6) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “#Iran's effort to target the fearless protestors revolting against the regime's brutality is disgusting. The international community must be united in its response. The administration must apply stronger sanctions against the regime. Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth... | nytimes.com”
Mullin (R-OK-2) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Today I led five of my @HouseGOP colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Blinken, urging him to close the door on an Iran Deal 2.0. The time for negotiations has passed. Link to image We cannot return to negotiations with a regime that has made it clear they will do anything to stay in power. To condemn the regime with one voice and negotiate with another project weakness and lack of moral fiber.”
Porter (D-CA-45) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “I am deeply disturbed that the Iranian regime is sentencing protestors to death. I continue to stand with the Iranian people in their fight for freedom, and I echo calls for the Biden Administration to tighten sanctions and hold the regime accountable. Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests | CNN”
Quigley (D-IL-5) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime must be stopped. They are set to murder hundreds of protestors for speaking out against their extremist rules and ideologies. The entire international community has a responsibility to condemn these acts and stop these atrocities. Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth... | nytimes.com”
Risch (R-ID) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “A demonstrator in #Tehran has been sentenced to death, while five others were handed prison sentences. As the #Iranian gov't works to crush the #MahsaAmini protests, the U.S. & our allies will continue to support #freedom & justice for the Iranian people. Report: Iran sentences anti-government protester to death... | washingtonpost.com”
Romney (R-UT) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “We must lift our voices on behalf of the protestors in Iran risking their lives for basic rights. The tyrannical actions of Iranian leaders in moving to execute detained protestors must be condemned by the global community. Sham trials should be halted and protestors released.”
Scott (R-FL) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “The US will not turn a blind eye to Iran's evil treatment of peaceful protestors. It's disgusting & indicative of a regime scared to death to allow citizens to think for themselves. We stand with the Iranian protestors, and won't tolerate such injustice. Iran issues first known death sentence linked to recent protests... | cnbc.com”
Shaheen (D-NH) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “The voices & courage of the Iranian people are rallying increasing numbers to their side. Across the country, young and old are taking to the streets to demand their freedom. The U.S. & international community stand behind them in their fight for freedom. Link to quoted tweetIn the last 8 weeks Iran's regime has killed over 300 protestors, imprisoned nearly 15,000, and threatened to execute hundreds more, yet Iran's women persist. Today female university students removed their forced hejab and chant, “I am a free woman.” (Link to twitter.com)”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Outraged over #Iran's decision to execute potentially thousands of protestors including lawyers, journalists, activists, women & children. The voice of the #Iranian people won't be silenced as they fight for fundamental rights. #IranProtests #MahsaAmini Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests | CNN”
Steube (R-FL-17) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The fact that this administration is unwilling or unable to accept that Iran has never had intentions of compliance with any nuclear agreement is sad and dangerous. I joined @RepMullin and our colleagues to call for closing the door on the Iran Nuclear Deal. Link to image”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The end of the brutal regime in #Iran is near. It has lost all legitimacy, both at home and now finally abroad. We must maintain the pressure, until freedom prevails. #IranRevoIution”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime's brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors has already cost 300+ lives. Nearly 15k others, including thousands of minors, have been imprisoned for standing up for justice & freedom. The world must speak out together & take concerted action against this outrage. Link to quoted tweetA 14-year-old girl was jailed in an adult prison. A 16-year-old boy had his nose broken in detention. A 13-year-old girl was physically attacked by plainclothes militia. Iran's brutal crackdown on protests is exacting a terrible toll on the nation's youth.(Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth... | nyti.ms)”
Egypt
Bonamici (D-OR-1) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Our delegation is back from COP27 in Egypt, but the negotiations are continuing throughout the week. I'm grateful for the productive conversations we had with stakeholders, and I am committed to continuing and growing U.S. leadership through our climate policies. Link to image We are closely monitoring the progress through our U.S. negotiating team.”
Lee (D-CA-13) 11/15/2022: Twitter thread – “It was an honor to meet with Foreign Minister & COP27 President Sameh Shoukry of Egypt + over 100 world leaders at #COP27 in Egypt w/@SpeakerPelosi this past week. I also welcomed the opportunity to bring up concerns about Egypt's human rights record directly with leadership. Link to image Since last year's COP26, President Biden and the Democratic Congress have enacted the most significant climate investments in US history, putting America on track to cut carbon pollution by 40% this decade. FACT SHEET: President Biden's Leadership to Tackle the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad Galvanizes Unprecedented Momentum at Start of U.N. Climate Conference (COP27) | The White House As Chair of the @AppropsDems Subcommittee on State & Foreign Operations, I am committed to furthering these gains. Our FY 2023 budget provides over $3.6 billion to address climate change, including $1.6 billion for the international Green Climate Fund. Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Funding Bill... | lee.house.gov We all know more is needed, but I have renewed optimism that we can work together, follow through on our commitments, and change our collective trajectory for a safer planet 🌏🌱”
McGovern (D-MA-2) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “🧵With @COP27P underway, the U.S. delegation must make sure that #HumanRights are at the center of climate policy. @EarthRightsIntl provides how-to guidance here: Placing Human Rights at the Center of U.S. Global Climate Change Policy | EarthRights International 2/ I co-chaired a @TLHumanRights hearing last July that offered additional recommendations. High on the list: protect human rights, environmental and land rights advocates. Climate Change and Human Rights... | humanrightscommission.house.gov 3/ And as host government, #Egypt must lead the way by immediately freeing human rights defender Alaa Abdel Fattah. Repressing civil society undermines climate action. Egypt must immediately release Alaa Abdel Fattah, Türk says... | ohchr.org”
Paul (R-KY) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “If Democrats gave a flying you know what about human rights they'd stop funding and arming the Egyptian regime that imprisons political dissidents like Alaa Abd el Fattah. The final fight to save Egypt prisoner Alaa Abd el Fattah... | youtu.be”
Paul (R-KY) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “Egypt continues to be a major abuser of human rights. Why do Democrats continue to give them so many U.S. taxpayer dollars? If Democrats cared Egypt's human rights abuses they would stop giving them U.S. arms and aid - Liberty Tree”
Saudi Arabia
Beyer (D-VA-8) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @PGourevitch – “Officials from Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and China spent more than $750,000 at Trump's hotel in Washington when they were seeking to influence his administration, renting rooms for more than $10,000 per night… Documents Detail Foreign Government Spending at Trump Hotel... | nytimes.com”
Huffman (D-CA-2) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “Just back from #COP27 where I was not impressed with the slick Saudi gaslighting campaign. We don't have time for brutal petro-dictatorships to distract and delay us with fancy window dressing. We must demand real climate action now. Saudi Arabia has 'green vision' at COP27, critics unmoved | AP News”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “We can't stand by while the Saudis drive up costs for hardworking Americans with OPEC+ production cuts. My bill with @SenBlumenthal would stop arms sales to the Saudis & push them to reverse this decision.”
Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. needs to use all diplomatic tools at its disposal to get OPEC and Saudi Arabia to work with them to lower oil prices. Today's news will only lead to higher prices at the pump. OPEC cuts oil demand growth forecast again as economic challenges mount... | reuters.com”
Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “You opened the border, fueling a deadly fentanyl epidemic. You squandered our relationship with Saudi Arabia. You surrendered to the Taliban, leaving Americans stranded in Afghanistan. You failed at home, at the table, and at leading the world. Link to quoted tweetOn my first trip overseas last year, I said that America was back — back at home, back at the table, and back to leading the world. In the year and a half that's followed, this Administration has shown exactly what that means.”
Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 11/15/2022: In reply to TweetOn my first trip overseas last year, I said that America was back — back at home, back at the table, and back to leading the world. In the year and a half that's followed, this Administration has shown exactly what that means. – “@POTUS You opened the border, fueling a deadly fentanyl epidemic. You squandered our relationship with Saudi Arabia. You surrendered to the Taliban, leaving Americans stranded in Afghanistan. You failed at home, at the table, and at leading the world.”
Turkey
Risch (R-ID) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday's bombing on #Istanbul's Istiklal Street was horrific. Vicki and I send our deepest condolences to the people of #Turkey at this time.”
Horn of Africa
Beyer (D-VA-8) 11/15/2022: Retweet of @StateDeptSpox – “We welcome the announcement that humanitarian assistance will resume to Tigray Region and affected areas of Afar and Amhara Regions in Ethiopia. The U.S. will continue to support the implementation of the November 2 agreement and work for lasting peace. Resumption of Humanitarian Assistance to Northern Ethiopia - United States Department of State”
Green (R-TN-7) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Camie and I join Tennesseans in welcoming home the @TennesseeGuard's 268th Military Police Company home from their year-long deployment in Djibouti.”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Last Thursday, I had an extensive discussion on #Tigray and #Ethiopia with National Security Advisor @JakeSullivan46, who clearly has an extensive knowledge of this tragic conflict. [A Thread] I urged that we continue to suspend AGOA & oppose international lending institution loans to #Ethiopia until: (1) commitments are kept to allow unrestricted food and medicine (and the fuel necessary to transport them) into #Tigray (2) there is a full & lasting end to fighting (3) international human rights monitors and journalists are on the ground within #Tigray and at all sites across #Ethiopia where #Tigrayan civilians have been detained en masse and (4) the Internet is restored so that the world can hear from the people of Tigray. For a lasting peace in #Ethiopia, Eritrea's troops must permanently withdraw. I urged additional measures if #Eritrea fails to withdraw, including sanctioning Pres. Afwerki, introducing UN Security Council resolutions condemning #Eritrea, investigating Eritrean "diaspora tax" collection in the US & if necessary a "counter shipping campaign" on luxury goods We must see peace, immediate food and medicine deliveries to #Tigray and the release of #Tigrayans imprisoned solely for their ethnicity in other parts of #Ethiopia. [End Thread]”
Sudan
Soto (D-FL-9) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Thank you, @POTUS and @DHSgov, for extending Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Nepal, Haiti, and Sudan until June 30, 2024. This will help provide more stability in people's lives. U.S. extends protected status to mid-2024 for six nationalities-El Salvador... | reuters.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Duckworth (D-IL) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Deeply disturbed by this horrific act of anti-Semitism in Waukegan. My heart goes out to the families impacted—and the entire Jewish community. Hate has absolutely no place here in Illinois or anywhere in America. Headstones at Waukegan Jewish Cemetery Vandalized With Swastikas... | nbcchicago.com”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “To tackle growing extremism and antisemitism, I helped host a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing in Teaneck. We must remain focused on countering violent threats against North Jersey and our nation. More from @NJMonitor⬇️ Anti-hate experts call on feds to step up against rising antisemitism - New Jersey Monitor”
Langevin (D-RI-2) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “This morning, my neighbors in Warwick woke up to find these disgusting fliers distributed throughout the area. Antisemitism has no place in our community, and those found responsible must be held accountable. I commend @WarwickRIPD for moving quickly to investigate. Link to image”
Raskin (D-MD-8) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “More vicious antisemitic graffiti in Montgomery County is unifying our community against bigotry and hate. I want to thank @MoCoCouncilMD and @Marc_Elrich for their swift and strong condemnation of these depraved acts against the Jewish community and the fabric of our society.”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “I am shocked and appalled by the defacement of the Am Echod Jewish Cemetery in Waukegan. This act of hate is despicable. I join with other leaders and organizations such as Mayor Ann Taylor and the ADL in condemning this attack. Hate has no home here. 'Kanye was rite': Jewish cemetery vandalized in suburban Chicago... | fox32chicago.com Antisemitism must neither be normalized nor accepted. An attack on any community is an attack no all of us, as it diminishes and threatens each of us.”
Trone (D-MD-6) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Abhorrent acts like this have no place in our communities. As an American, I am disgusted. As a father of four Jewish children, I am angry. Maryland is stronger because of its diversity, not in spite of it. We must - and will - do everything we can to condemn this hate. Link to quoted tweetI am deeply disturbed by several horrific antisemitic graffiti which occurred overnight in our community near the Trolley Trail in Bethesda (pictured) and along Tuckerman Lane with swastika and neo-Nazi symbolism as well as “White Power” and ”Defend Bethesda.” 1/ (Link to twitter.com)”
Afghanistan
Comer (R-KY-1) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “The Biden Administration continues to stonewall the Inspector General's Afghanistan oversight. The American people need transparency, not obstruction. Time for answers. US Needs Afghanistan Watchdog, Experts Say, After Biden Admin Obstructs Accountability Efforts... | dailycaller.com”
Gonzalez (D-TX-15) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “I didn't share my involvement in securing the safety of the Afghan Special Mission Wing PC-12 squadron last year because it wasn't about publicity but about doing what is right. Escape From Afghanistan - War on the Rocks I'm honored I could be of service, but I want to thank all of the service members and partners who dropped everything to get as many people out of Afghanistan when it fell to the Taliban. They are the true heroes.”
Manning (D-NC-6) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “.@StateDept launched a webpage to share information and resources with Afghan families seeking to reunify with loved ones. More information on reunifying based on immigration status is available here: Afghanistan Family Reunification - United States Department of State”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/14/2022: Retweet of @kelly_laco – “NEW: @RepMcCaul says getting answers on Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal is critical: "Veterans deserve this" #VeteransDay McCaul: Afghanistan exit, Hunter Biden top targets for Republicans in the majority... | foxnews.com”
Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 11/14/2022: Tweet – “Biden's failures in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Middle East have weakened national security at home and abroad. We can't repeat these mistakes with Taiwan. President Biden just kowtowed to Xi Jinping by pushing CCP propaganda that China is not a threat to Taiwan.”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 11/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Tonight, the House unanimously passed my legislation to rename the Grayslake Post Office the "Army Specialist Joseph ‘Joey' W. Dimock II Post Office Building" in honor of Joey Dimock, an Army Specialist who died in 2010. Our nation honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. We are called on to recount their stories and keep their memories alive. Army Ranger Joey Dimock died a hero in Afghanistan. He volunteered for service in 2007, served on three overseas deployments, and tragically lost his life in Afghanistan in 2010. Joey is a role model to all who knew him, and I hope that, with this memorialization of Joey's life, his service and bravery may serve as a model for all of Grayslake and that his memory will always be a blessing.”