Last updated on Sun February 12, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “As a former State Emergency Management Director, I am deeply concerned about the impacts to the people of East Palestine, Ohio. There should be a hearing on this in Congress immediately. Link to quoted tweetAn environmental disaster is quietly unfolding in Ohio. Where's the national media coverage? (A horrific environmental disaster is happening in Ohio, and you may not even have heard about it... | fastcompany.com)”
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “I participated in a roundtable discussion with @AJCGlobal where we discussed the disturbing rise of antisemitism & how we can stop it. I am proud to join the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus after speaking with AJC to show support for diplomatic solutions in the Middle East. Link to image”
Apartheid
Crockett (D-TX-30) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “#OnThisDay 33 years ago, Nelson Mandela was released from an unjust 27 years in prison & his resistance led to the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa. We are forever indebted to President Mandela for his sacrifice & for laying the groundwork for movements to come. #BHM Link to quoted tweetOn this day, 10 February 1990, FW de Klerk announces the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. (Link to twitter.com)”
Syria
Beyer (D-VA-8) 02/12/2023: Retweet of @AP – “The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has passed 33,000 and continues to rise as search teams locate more bodies in the rubble. Authorities said more than 92,600 other people were injured in the disaster. Turkey detains building contractors as quake deaths pass 33K... | apnews.com”
Beyer (D-VA-8) 02/12/2023: Retweet of @StateDept – “The United States is committed to supporting Syria and Turkiye in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. We've already got help on the ground and helicopters supporting in hard-to-access areas. We are coordinating relief efforts with partners across the world. Link to video”
Durbin (D-IL) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “On Friday, I met with Consul General of Türkiye Engin Türesin to express my sympathy for the victims of last week's devastating earthquake. @USAID has pledged $85 million for the humanitarian relief effort in Türkiye and Syria. Link to image”
Risch (R-ID) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “POTUS' decision to authorize direct transactions w/ #Assad in the name of humanitarian relief is a slap in the face to the Syrian people. #Syria sanctions have long included exemptions for humanitarian work. This decision will only deepen Assad's pockets. Risch, McCaul “Gravely Concerned” with Biden Admin Allowing Interactions with Assad Regime | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Torres (D-CA-35) 02/12/2023: Retweet of @USATODAY – “Death toll surpasses 33,000 in Turkey, Syria earthquake as anger, frustration build over rescue response time Death toll surpasses 33,000 in Turkey, Syria earthquake as anger builds over response time: Live updates... | usatoday.com”
Lebanon
Landsman (D-OH-1) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “Wow, I'm taken back by the amount of progress we made during our town hall in Lebanon. This is the third in-person meeting we've done in less than a month. They've been great. Working on what matters most to you is a top priority for us. Thanks for more great conversations🙏🏻💙 Link to image”
Landsman (D-OH-1) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “Wow, I'm taken back by the amount of progress we made during our town hall in Lebanon. This is the third in-person meeting we've done in less than a month. They've been great. Working on what matters most to you is a top priority for us. Thanks for more great conversations🙏🏻💙 Link to image”
Iran
Lawler (R-NY-17) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “I had the opportunity to speak with @WIONews' @susanmtehrani earlier this week about our efforts in the House to hold China accountable for its aggression against the United States and our allies. We must take the threat from China seriously. Link to video”
Menendez (D-NJ) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “#Reza_Ramezanzadeh has been unjustly detained without charges in Iran's notorious Evin prison & is now being denied medical care. The regime must free all unjustly detained Iranians & ensure adequate access to medical care for those imprisoned. Link to quoted tweet#Reza_Ramezanzadeh is still detained in Ward 209 of Evin Prison for over 24 days, awaiting further legal proceedings. He is denied access to adequate medical treatment. Ramezanzadeh faced arrest and conviction over the 2019–2020 Iranian protests. #Iran (Link to twitter.com)”
Sherman (D-CA-32) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “I stand in solidarity with Iranian Americans across Southern California & the U.S. who continue to express their support for the ongoing #IranProtests. The brave women & men in #Iran haven't given up on their fight for basic freedoms - and I will not give up on supporting them. Link to quoted tweetAn estimated 3,000 people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles to support the people of Iran. (Thousands protest for freedom in DTLA as Iran marks anniversary of Islamic Revolution... | abc7.com)”
Saudi Arabia
Castro (D-TX-20) 02/12/2023: Retweet of @tripgabriel – “Ex-WH officials including Bolton suggest Trump and Kushner used their offices to build ties to Saudis for post-WH profits. Trump has sd he ‘saved' MBH after CIA linked him to murder. Now Saudi billions flow to Kushner, and are paying for a Trump hotel. After helping prince's rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds... | washingtonpost.com”
Murphy (D-CT) 02/12/2023: Retweet of @John_Hudson – “This investigative article has new details on how Jared Kushner has benefited from Saudi money after leaving the White House After helping prince's rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds... | washingtonpost.com Link to image”
Nickel (D-NC-13) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “Is there a stronger way to say “massive conflict of interest?” After helping prince's rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds... | washingtonpost.com”
Swalwell (D-CA-14) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “If Republicans are soooo concerned about foreign influence over the First Family, why have they turned a blind eye to this? After helping prince's rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds... | washingtonpost.com”
Türkiye
Beyer (D-VA-8) 02/11/2023: Retweet of @USAIDSavesLives – “🎥 BREAKING: Miraculous news from our @USAID disaster team in Adıyaman, #Türkiye. Last night, our crews assisted Turkish rescuers in providing medical care to a person freed from wreckage nearly 5 days after these deadly earthquakes. The individual is now at a medical facility. Link to video”
Comer (R-KY-1) 02/12/2023: Retweet of @ThisWeekABC – “STARTING NOW on @ThisWeekABC w/@GStephanopoulos: ✅ @SenSchumer exclusive ✅ @RepJamesComer exclusive ✅ @RepPeteAguilar exclusive ✅ @DMiliband ✅ @marcusmoore reports from Turkey ✅ @GovChristie, @donnabrazile, @JuliePace & @SusanPage join the roundtable Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. James Comer & Rep. Pete Aguilar Sunday on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos”... | abcn.ws Link to video”
Torres (D-CA-35) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “.RIP this Mexican K-9 died in service, he was part of a rescue team in #TurkeyEarthquake Link to quoted tweet”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “As the death toll continues to rise from last week's devastating earthquake, international support is vital for survivors. Proud to see our home team, José Andrés & @WCKitchen, along w/ other int'l NGOs, on the ground early working to reduce suffering & support first responders. Link to quoted tweetOur Relief Team arrived in Antakya late at night as rescue crews worked tirelessly despite going long stretches with no food. First responders took a short break eating WCK-provided sandwiches before resuming their efforts in the hardest hit region of Türkiye. #ChefsForTürkiye (Link to twitter.com)”
Libya
Mills (R-FL-7) 02/12/2023: In reply to Tweet@CoryMillsFL @K9Duck Don't forget Benghazi‼️ – “@CityRealms @K9Duck We will NEVER forget Benghazi or the Afghan 13.”
Mills (R-FL-7) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “Americans will NEVER forget Benghazi or the 13 brave heroes lost in Biden's failed Afghan withdrawal.”
Horn of Africa
Mills (R-FL-7) 02/12/2023: Tweet – “As Vice Chairman to the subcommittee on Africa (House Foreign Affairs Committee), and a member of the Intelligence and Special Operations subcommittee (House Armed Services Committee). Well done on AFRICOM's successful counterterrorism operation 🇺🇸 US airstrike kills 12 al-Shabaab terrorist fighters in Somalia... | foxnews.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Stevens (D-MI-11) 02/11/2023: Retweet of @RepMoskowitz – “My Oversight colleagues seem to only want to talk about Hunter Biden's laptop. What about the more than 60% rise in antisemitic tweets on Twitter? Link to video”
Afghanistan
Daines (R-MT) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “From the failed Afghan withdrawal to his lackluster response to last week's violation of our national airspace, @JoeBiden's pattern of weakness has emboldened America's enemies and put our national security at risk.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/11/2023: Tweet – “What could possibly go wrong? Link to quoted tweetTaliban grants flight certificates to the first three pilots in Afghanistan. (Link to twitter.com)”