Last updated on Tue January 31, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/31/2023: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “We condemn the terrorist attack on a mosque in Pakistan and mourn the 74 lives lost. Any attack on a place of worship is abhorrent. Death toll from Pakistan mosque suicide bombing rises to 74... | apnews.com”
Banks (R-IN-3) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “.@Ilhan is an anti-Semite who has consistently undermined the relationship with our most important ally, Israel. She shouldn't be allowed to serve on the important House Foreign Affairs Committee.”
Blumenthal (D-CT) 01/31/2023: Twitter thread – “Anger & grief are rightly & widely shared in the wake of 2 terrorist attacks last Friday—most especially the barbaric murder of 7 innocent people outside a synagogue in Jerusalem. Committed almost immediately after our marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day. These appalling attacks must be condemned. We seek to stop spiraling violence & hate, which only beget tragedy. I will continue to condemn violence & hope for peace.”
Cotton (R-AR) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “There is no moral equivalence between Israel's defenders and their terrorist adversaries. Antony Blinken should stop pretending that there is.”
Crockett (D-TX-30) 01/31/2023: Twitter thread – “My heart breaks for Israel, as 8 lives were stolen from this world on #HolocaustMemorialDay in a heinous attack of terror at a synagogue in Jerusalem — a sacred place of safety. I condemn this senseless act of violence and reject anti-Semitism & targeted hate in all its forms. More ⬇️: Eight dead and several injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack, say Israeli officials... | amp.cnn.com”
Garcia (D-CA-42) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Heartbreaking to hear of yet another antisemitic attack, this time in a synagogue on Holocaust Remembrance Day in Jerusalem. My prayers and condolences to the victims and their families. Antisemitism has no place in this world and we must do everything we can to end it.”
Harshbarger (R-TN-1) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “My prayers are with Israel after suffering a horrific terror attack in a place of worship. I will always stand with Israel and condemn anti-Semitic aggression, at home and abroad.”
Harshbarger (R-TN-1) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “There's no place for anti-Semites on @HouseForeign. Time and again, Ilhan Omar has used her platform as a Member of Congress to hurt the relationship between America and our longtime friend and partner, Israel. I applaud @SpeakerMcCarthy's action to remove her from this committee”
Himes (D-CT-4) 01/31/2023: Retweet of @jsrailton – “2/ Of course, the mercenary spyware risk isn't just to lawmakers. 🇺🇸 Americans are being hacked with mercenary spyware like #Pegasus. @jahimes succinctly expresses Congress' displeasure, and notes the dangers to democracies around the world. And at perhaps at home. Link to video”
Hunt (R-TX-38) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @WesleyHuntTX for standing with our ally Israel as it confronts Palestinian terrorism and mourns the lives lost in this senseless shooting attack. Allies stand together. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @NMalliotakis – “.@Ilhan should be removed from Foreign Affairs because she: ➡️Spewed anti-Semitic rhetoric ➡️Likened USA to Hamas & Taliban ➡️Blamed USA for Venezuela's turmoil instead of its oppressive, socialist government ➡️Belittled our worst terrorist attack as “some people did something” Link to video”
Peters (D-CA-50) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I condemn the recent terrorist attacks against Jewish Israelis this past weekend. These attacks are tragic on any day, but it was especially painful to see this unfold on Holocaust Remembrance Day. I pray for the victims, their families & for an end to this senseless violence.”
Slotkin (D-MI-7) 01/30/2023: Twitter thread – “As @SecBlinken holds meetings in Israel & the West Bank, it's critical that all sides push for de-escalation. Between the deadly synagogue attack in East Jerusalem and a series of raids & clashes in the West Bank, this spike in hostility will only take the region downward. Violence cannot be used to justify more violence, and Israeli and Palestinian leaders must be clear about that with the public.”
Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/30/2023: Twitter thread – “While we mourn the lives lost from the terrorist attack in Jerusalem and condemn the Palestinian gunman who committed this atrocity, we must also reaffirm Israel's right to defend herself and her people. I stand with Israel against the terrorist organizations who continue to plot against our most valuable ally in the Middle East.”
Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Peace can only be achieved between Israel and Palestine when people feel safe and secure in their homes and places of worship. The illegal destruction of Palestinian homes and the horrific attacks on synagogues must come to an end. Link to quoted tweetA Palestinian man was killed near a settlement in the West Bank overnight Saturday, and almost 150 settler attacks targeting Palestinians were carried out across the occupied territory, according to Palestinian media. (Israeli settlers attack Palestinians across West Bank as escalation looms... | wapo.st)”
Syria
Meeks (D-NY-5) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: With its vital report, @OPCW makes clear what has been known for some time: no amount of misinformation or whitewashing can change the fact that Assad's air force was responsible for the heinous Douma chemical attacks on Syrian civilians. Link to quoted tweet🔴 Reasonable grounds to identify Syrian Arab Air Forces as perpetrators of 2018 #Douma #ChemicalWeapons attack, #OPCW IIT report concludes. ➡️ Swipe to learn more.”
Iran
Aderholt (R-AL-4) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I condemn the recent attack in Tehran on the Embassy of Azerbaijan. I call on the Iranian government to fully and promptly investigate this terrorist attack.”
Ezell (R-MS-4) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “President Biden claims he'll veto anything passed by @HouseGOP. To recap, here's what he's committed to opposing: ✅ Banning POST-BIRTH abortion ✅ Investigating the Chinese Communist Party ✅ Condemning Iran's human rights abuses ✅ Refilling the SPR with American oil Link to quoted tweetBiden is promising not to agree with House Republicans on any legislation at all. Does he know his beloved spending bills have to pass both houses of Congress before becoming law? asks @FreemanWSJ (Opinion | ‘I will veto everything they send me.')”
Menendez (D-NJ) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Students like Zahra are being deprived of an education simply for exercising their rights. Universities should be supporting students' growth as they learn & express their beliefs, not punishing them. Link to quoted tweetStudents continue to be persecuted in Iran for peacefully protesting. While awaiting trial in connection with recent protests, Zahra Rahimi has been suspended from her studies for at least two years by Yazd University's disciplinary committee. #Mahsa_Amini #زهرا_رحیمی (Link to twitter.com)”
Panetta (D-CA-19) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I met with Iranian Americans in California's 19th Congressional District to discuss how we can best support the free speech, safety, and rights of Iranians who are living up to the legacy of Mahsa Amini by protesting for change. Link to image”
Porter (D-CA-47) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I strongly support the Biden Administration's newly-announced sanctions against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Iranian regime's right hand in oppression. "Woman, Life, Freedom" is not just a chant—it's a call to action. #MahsaAmini Link to video”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI: Last week, my bipartisan resolution passed the House with nearly unanimous support. But the fight isn't over yet. I will continue and stand with and support the people of Iran in their quest for freedom. Rep. Tenney Leads Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Iranian Protesters' Fight Against ‘Murderous Regime'... | breitbart.com”
Weber (R-TX-14) 01/31/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “Thank you @TXRandy14 for always showing support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and democracy. #IranRevoIution #Iranian Congressman Randy Weber Recognizes The Iranian People's Right To Liberty - Calls For More Support Link to video”
Jordan
McClain (R-MI-9) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “It was an honor to meet and speak with King Abdullah II of Jordan this morning. The United States' relationships in the Middle East are increasingly important, and I am grateful for Jordan's friendship and partnership. Thank you, Your Majesty, for speaking with HASC today. Link to image”
Turkey
Babin (R-TX-36) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “🚨 @repkevinhern & I led 40+ GOP members in demanding Biden enact sanctions on Turkey for its $500K bounty on Enes Freedom, a law-abiding US citizen. Turkey's human rights abuses don't befit a NATO ally. @POTUS must hold President Erdogan accountable! EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Barr (R-KY-6) 01/30/2023: Twitter thread – “I'm not only proud to call Enes Kanter Freedom a Kentucky Wildcat but also a fellow American and friend. No athlete in the 21st Century has done more to fight for freedom and human rights than Enes. EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk I signed onto a letter to the President requesting an explanation from his Admin about its response to this report about the targeting of an American citizen. Turkey is an important NATO ally, which is why we should expect the highest standards of intl behavior. @RepublicanStudy”
Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @EnesFreedom – “I want to thank the members of Congress who stand with me in encouraging @POTUS to weigh sanctions on Turkish officials who threaten my life. Many Turkish-American's lives are also being threatened and we must take concrete actions immediately against @RTErdogan's brutal regime. Link to image”
Ezell (R-MS-4) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @RepublicanStudy – “Hey @POTUS: This is @EnesFreedom, an American citizen. He has a $500k bounty on his head from NATO ally, Turkey. Why do you refuse to meet with him? Link to image”
Ezell (R-MS-4) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “It was great to hear from NBA star @EnesFreedom at last week's @RepublicanStudy lunch. I'm proud to join other House Republicans in standing with Mr. Kanter Freedom in his fight against authoritarianism in Turkey, China, and around the globe. EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @EnesFreedom – “I want to thank the members of Congress who stand with me in encouraging @POTUS to weigh sanctions on Turkish officials who threaten my life. Many Turkish-American's lives are also being threatened and we must take concrete actions immediately against @RTErdogan's brutal regime. Link to image”
Gimenez (R-FL-28) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “We must always stand on the side of freedom - including with human rights activist @EnesFreedom. I'm proud to join my colleagues in requesting President Biden to review the Turkish officials who placed a $500k bounty on American citizen Enes. 🇺🇸 EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Hern (R-OK-1) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @EnesFreedom – “I want to thank the members of Congress who stand with me in encouraging @POTUS to weigh sanctions on Turkish officials who threaten my life. Many Turkish-American's lives are also being threatened and we must take concrete actions immediately against @RTErdogan's brutal regime. Link to image”
Hern (R-OK-1) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @mirandadabs – “.@repkevinhern & @RepBrianBabin are holding the Biden Admin accountable for allowing a NATO ally to put a bounty on American citizen @EnesFreedom EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Hern (R-OK-1) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “NATO ally Turkey put a $500,000 bounty on American citizen @EnesFreedom. Why? For exercising his First Amendment rights and standing up to Turkey's human rights abuses. Only silence from @POTUS. I wrote a letter to Biden demanding action. Read more: EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Hern (R-OK-1) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @RepBrianBabin – “🚨 @repkevinhern & I led 40+ GOP members in demanding Biden enact sanctions on Turkey for its $500K bounty on Enes Freedom, a law-abiding US citizen. Turkey's human rights abuses don't befit a NATO ally. @POTUS must hold President Erdogan accountable! EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Hern (R-OK-1) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @RepEzell – “It was great to hear from NBA star @EnesFreedom at last week's @RepublicanStudy lunch. I'm proud to join other House Republicans in standing with Mr. Kanter Freedom in his fight against authoritarianism in Turkey, China, and around the globe. EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Hern (R-OK-1) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBarr – “I'm not only proud to call Enes Kanter Freedom a Kentucky Wildcat but also a fellow American and friend. No athlete in the 21st Century has done more to fight for freedom and human rights than Enes. EXCLUSIVE: GOP calls for sanctions on Turkey over NBA star's bounty... | dailymail.co.uk”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Erdogan is holding NATO hostage in a desperate attempt to maintain power. There's broad support for Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, but Turkey continues to create new obstacles. It's becoming clear that Erdogan is willing to endanger the alliance to protect himself. Link to quoted tweetHopes that Turkey would ratify the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland any time soon have faded, with its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the midst of a tough fight for re-election. (Turkey's upcoming elections have delayed Sweden and Finland's NATO bids.... | nyti.ms)”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Proud to stand with @EnesFreedom for human rights and against brutal dictators. Link to quoted tweetI want to thank the members of Congress who stand with me in encouraging @POTUS to weigh sanctions on Turkish officials who threaten my life. Many Turkish-American's lives are also being threatened and we must take concrete actions immediately against @RTErdogan's brutal regime. (Link to twitter.com)”
United Arab Emirates
Escobar (D-TX-16) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “The leader of one of the world's largest oil companies has been appointed the president of COP28, the UN's CLIMATE CHANGE conference. I've joined my colleagues in urging @JohnKerry to push for a change in leadership to ensure COP28 is a serious & productive climate summit 👇🏽 Link to quoted tweetAppointing someone with deep ties to the fossil fuel industry to lead COP28 undermines the very essence of this conference and our work to combat climate change. We must get Big Oil's thumb off the scale if we want to make meaningful progress. (US Lawmakers to John Kerry: Urge UAE to Remove Oil Boss From COP28 Presidency... | commondreams.org)”
Huffman (D-CA-2) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Appointing someone with deep ties to the fossil fuel industry to lead COP28 undermines the very essence of this conference and our work to combat climate change. We must get Big Oil's thumb off the scale if we want to make meaningful progress. US Lawmakers to John Kerry: Urge UAE to Remove Oil Boss From COP28 Presidency... | commondreams.org”
Huffman (D-CA-2) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I led this congressional letter to Special Climate Envoy John Kerry because it's obviously a terrible idea for the UAE to tap the CEO of their state-owned oil company to preside over the COP28 Climate Conference. Just unbelievable. U.S. lawmakers ask Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president... | msn.com”
Pakistan
Casey (D-PA) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “Devastating news in Pakistan, where over 100 were killed by a suicide bomb at a Mosque and another 40 people died in a bus crash. My condolences are with the Pakistani people as they mourn the loss of life.”
Coons (D-DE) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “Heartbroken by news out of Peshawar. Once again this week, we've seen a house of worship tragically become a place of terror. My prayers are with the people of Pakistan as they recover from this senseless attack. Pakistan mosque blast death toll rises to 88 as militants reverse claim of responsibility | CNN”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/31/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “I am horrified to learn of yesterday's terrorist attack in Pakistan, which killed at least 59 people and injured many more. My prayers are with the people of Pakistan. “This is why we must never stop in our efforts to root out terrorism. As Chairman, I encourage the admin to work with Pakistan in fighting terrorism in the region.””
Meeks (D-NY-5) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: My deepest condolences to the loved ones of the victims & all those affected by yesterday's terrorist attack on a mosque in Peshawar. My heart is with the people of Pakistan as they grieve. This violence must end & those responsible must be held accountable. Link to quoted tweetWorshipers at a mosque in Peshawar endured a horrific attack today, which killed and injured many. Terrorism for any reason at any place is indefensible. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. (Link to twitter.com)”
Menendez (D-NJ) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Horrified by today's deadly attack on a mosque in Peshawar. My thoughts are with families of the innocent people who perished & wishing those injured a speedy recovery. Pakistani officials have my full support as they investigate the bombing & hold perpetrators to account. Link to quoted tweetA suicide bombing at a crowded mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar killed at least 32 people, the latest attack targeting police in this northwestern city where Islamist militants remain active (Blast in mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar, at least 90 wounded... | reut.rs)”
Wild (D-PA-7) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “To our many Pakistani American friends and neighbors in the Greater Lehigh Valley: Our entire community shares in your grief following the horrific terror attack on a mosque in Peshawar. No one should ever have to face this kind of inhumanity in a place of worship—or anywhere.”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/30/2023: Twitter thread – “Following this past weekend's Molotov cocktail firebomb attack on @NerTamidNJ, I met with Rabbi Marc Katz and temple leadership this morning to show support for the congregation and religious freedom. They are not alone in their fight against hate and antisemitism. Link to image In the greatest country in the world, religious freedom will win and antisemitism and hate will lose. I want to thank local, state, and federal law enforcement for their fast response and the incredible community leaders from many different denominations for offering support.”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @jacobkornbluh – “.@RepJoshG, the sole Jewish member of the NJ congressional delegation, visited today Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ following the Molotov cocktail firebomb attack early Sunday am. Gottheimer met with Rabbi Marc Katz and temple leadership and offered his support. Link to image”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/31/2023: Retweet of @ADL_NYNJ – “Thank you @RepJoshG for introducing the bipartisan Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. The lessons on empathy the history of the Holocaust teaches are especially crucial at this time of rising antisemitism and incidents in schools. RELEASE: New Bipartisan Holocaust Education Bill Introduced in the House on International Holocaust Remembrance Day... | gottheimer.house.gov”
Kaine (D-VA) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “Following a week when the world commemorates those lost in the Holocaust, antisemitic filth is being spread on flyers around Charlottesville. America's First Freedom—all can worship, or not, as they please without fear. We must stand with our Jewish neighbors against hate.”
Landsman (D-OH-1) 01/31/2023: Tweet – “Never again. It's not just a phrase, it's a promise that we'll never again allow the horrors of the Holocaust. Hate and racial and religious bigotry must have no home anywhere, and Ohioans stand firmly against the dangers of this group. Inside The Online Community Where Home-Schoolers Learn How To Turn Their Kids Into ‘Wonderful Nazis'... | huffpost.com”
Manning (D-NC-6) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Thank you @SecondGentleman Emhoff for traveling to Auschwitz and your heartfelt and outspoken commitment to combating antisemitism and Holocaust denial. Link to quoted tweetI'm still processing what I saw today at Auschwitz. It was emotional. Displays of children's shoes. Piles of women's hair. We must educate the next generation on the horrors of the Holocaust and call out those who deny it. (Link to twitter.com)”
Menendez (D-NJ) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Police have released security camera images of the person believed to have carried out the attack on an NJ synagogue this weekend. Anyone with information on the incident please contact Bloomfield Police at 973-680-4084 or detectives@bloomfieldnjpd.com. A community is on edge after a man threw a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue... | npr.org”
Omar (D-MN-5) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @TheRAC – “More than 100 Jewish institutions stand united in calling on @elonmusk to take immediate action to end the fervid spread of antisemitism and hate speech on @Twitter. The world is too dangerous for him to remain indifferent. Over 100 Jewish Organizations Join the Union for Reform Judaism to Demand Elon Musk Address Hate Speech on Twitter... | urj.org Link to image”
Peters (D-CA-50) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Congrats to the Beverly and Joseph Glickman Hillel Center at @UCSanDiego! I oversaw the early stages of this project when I was on the City Council and am happy to see it opening now as a safe place for Jewish students to gather and find community. UCSD Jewish Students 'Finally Getting Their Due' as Long-Awaited Hillel Opens... | timesofsandiego.com”
Rosen (D-NV) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @SecondGentleman – “I'm still processing what I saw today at Auschwitz. It was emotional. Displays of children's shoes. Piles of women's hair. We must educate the next generation on the horrors of the Holocaust and call out those who deny it. Link to image”
Swalwell (D-CA-14) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @KyleHerrig – “Between @SpeakerMcCarthy whtaboutising @RepMTG‘s antisemitism and @Jim_Jordan making a fool out of himself on @MeetThePress it's been a tough day for the ultra MAGA agenda.”
Torres (D-NY-15) 01/30/2023: Twitter thread – “I stood with @ADL to sound the alarm about Antisemitism in America. 85% of Americans believe in at least one antisemitic conspiracy theory; 20% (66 million) believe in one or more. We all have a moral duty to fight the dangerous and deadly lies that perpetuate Antisemitism. Link to image I am grateful for the leadership of @ADL, @JCRCNY, and @EricDinowitz, who chairs the Jewish Caucus in the @NYCCouncil.”
Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “This is despicable. Places of worship should be sanctuaries. Every single American deserves the right to practice their faith without fear. Antisemitism has no place in New Jersey or anywhere else in America. Firebomb thrown at N.J. synagogue. No injuries, minimal damage reported.... | nj.com”
Afghanistan
Moulton (D-MA-6) 01/31/2023: Retweet of @lawfareblog – “To save lives and live up to its moral obligations, the Biden administration should provide categorical parole for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants, writes @lorenmvoss: How to Save Thousands of Afghan Allies... | lawfareblog.com”
Pingree (D-ME-1) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “So proud of my staff and the network of caring Mainers who worked to get Fawad and his family to safety Caught in the crossfire: Mainers aid in medical rescue of Afghan boy - Portland Press Herald”
Other - Middle East
Warren (D-MA) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “.@IlhanMN is the first African-born congressmember and the only House Foreign Affairs Committee member who's lived in a refugee camp. It's shameful that Republicans are trying to remove her after smearing her for years. We need her voice, values, and expertise on the Committee. Link to quoted tweetRep. @IlhanMN on Foreign Affairs removal vote: "It's motivated by the fact that many of these members don't believe a Muslim, a refugee, an African should even be in Congress, let alone have the opportunity to serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee." (Omar says some Republicans don't want a Muslim in Congress: ‘These people are OK with Islamophobia' ... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”