Last updated on Sun November 20, 2022 at 12:51 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Cruz (R-TX) 11/19/2022: Retweet of @JewishVoice – “Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (left) pictured with David Ben Hooren, the publisher of @JewishVoice at the @RJC Leadership Summit in Las Vegas @tedcruz @TJVNEWS #DavidBenHooren @lasvegasweekly @Israel #Election2024 Link to image”
Scott (R-FL) 11/19/2022: Tweet – “It was great to speak at @RJC's Annual Leadership Meeting today. America is a better and stronger nation thanks to our incredible Jewish communities and strong bond with Israel. 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetThank you Senator @SenRickScott! #RJCinVegas (Link to twitter.com)”
Iran
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 11/19/2022: Tweet – “May God Bless the people of #Iran. Down with the regime!! Link to quoted tweetIt's been reported that within the last few hours Iranian Military Forces have entered the City of Mahabad in Northwestern Iran, the use of Heavy Weaponry can be heard throughout the City and there are many Disturbing Claims beginning to coming out that include Massacres. (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Menendez (D-NJ) 11/19/2022: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “People around the world are rallying to #IranProtest, demonstrating that the international community is closely watching Iran's brutal repression of its own people. Leaders must follow their people's lead & continue to hold this repressive regime to account. Link to quoted tweet”
Qatar
Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 11/19/2022: Tweet – “As the #WorldCup2022 in Qatar kicks off tomorrow, we must acknowledge the human cost of FIFA and Qatar's pursuit of World Cup glory. I stand with my colleagues in the International Workers Rights Caucus in calling for proper compensation for migrant workers and their families.”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Greene (R-GA-14) 11/19/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Last year, I promised that when I became Speaker, I would remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee based on her repeated anti-semitic and anti-American remarks. I'm keeping that promise. Link to video”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 11/19/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Last year, I promised that when I became Speaker, I would remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee based on her repeated anti-semitic and anti-American remarks. I'm keeping that promise. Link to video”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 11/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Good work by the NYPD stopped a planned attack on local synagogues. We must unilaterally condemn anti-semitism and terrorism in our city and country and work collectively to end it. Let this also serve as a reminder that we must FULLY fund our NYPD and have laws that… (1/2) …hold those responsible for such plots and acts accountable. We will work with our law enforcement partners to ensure there are increased patrols for the upcoming holidays. (2/2)”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 11/19/2022: Tweet – “Last year, I promised that when I became Speaker, I would remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee based on her repeated anti-semitic and anti-American remarks. I'm keeping that promise. Link to video”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 11/19/2022: GETTR Post – “Last year, I promised that when I became Speaker, I would remove Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee based on her repeated anti-semitic and anti-American remarks. I'm keeping that promise.”
Nadler (D-NY-10) 11/20/2022: Tweet – “Grateful for the work of the NYPD, FBI, MTA and partners to thwart a potential tragedy. While this specific threat was thankfully mitigated, antisemitism is on the rise and we must do everything we can to stand against it. 2 Arrested in Threats to New York Jewish Community, Police Say... | nytimes.com”
Trahan (D-MA-3) 11/20/2022: Tweet – “I'm devastated for the victims and families of last night's mass shooting in Colorado Springs. How many more LGBTQ nightclubs need to be attacked before we can act to keep weapons of war out of the hands of madmen? How many more synagogues? How many more schools? We must act. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Colorado Springs police say 5 people are dead and 18 injured in a Colorado nightclub shooting. (Police: 5 dead, 18 injured in Colorado nightclub shooting... | apnews.com)”
Weber (R-TX-14) 11/20/2022: In reply to TweetLast year, I promised that when I became Speaker, I would remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee based on her repeated anti-semitic and anti-American remarks. I'm keeping that promise. (Link to twitter.com) – “@GOPLeader Never doubted you, Mr Speaker! Can't wait get to work!”
Afghanistan
Marshall (R-KS) 11/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Today we honored Kansas native and American hero Mark Nutsch. In the weeks following 9/11, then-Capt. Nutsch led what has been called the most successful unconventional warfare campaign in modern history. Link to image Having grown up on a Kansas cattle ranch, Mark quickly taught his team how to navigate the mountainous northern Afghanistan terrain on horseback. He and his team went on to liberate the city of Mazar-e-Sharif from the Taliban and inspired the movie 12 Strong. I am proud that Washington, KS will now be home to the Horse Soldier Monument and the 911 memorial in honor of Mark, his team, and all veterans of the longest war against terrorism for the US. Link to image”