Last updated on Wed February 15, 2023 at 03:02 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Cohen (D-TN-9) 02/14/2023: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “As Netanyahu's government pushes forward its controversial plan to weaken Israel's judicial system, key supporters of Israel in Congress like @DickDurbin, @timkaine, @danielsgoldman, @davidcicilline & @RepCohen join Biden and Blinken in sounding the alarm Senate Judiciary Chair: Netanyahu has put his own interests above Israel's democracy... | haaretz.com”
Jayapal (D-WA-7) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “I'm deeply concerned by this unilateral action that will only continue to stoke tensions. The Israeli government must reconsider this step in the interest of peace & democracy. I'm glad to see the Biden admin taking this seriously & hope to see additional accountability measures. Link to quoted tweetUS "deeply troubled" about Israeli plans to recognize West Bank settlements (US ‘deeply troubled' about Israeli plans to recognize West Bank settlements... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”
McGovern (D-MA-2) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “I strongly oppose Netanyahu's decision to dramatically expand settlement activity & gut the independence of the Israeli Supreme Court. These actions are wrong, full stop. New settlements don't make anyone safer & only escalate tensions. Biden administration was right to condemn. Link to quoted tweetIn what was expected to become one of the largest mass protests in Israeli history, tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across the country over the right-wing government's plans to overhaul the judicial system. (Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul Sparks Huge Protests in Israel... | nyti.ms)”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 02/15/2023: Twitter thread – “Pleased to see the Biden Administration quickly act on new, disturbing information about James Cavallaro. Link to quoted tweetBiden withdraws nominee who said Dem leader was "bought" by pro-Israel groups (Biden withdraws nominee who said Dem leader was ‘bought' by pro-Israel groups... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com) Despite Cavallaro's claim, trafficking in antisemitic tropes and disparaging Members of Congress, including the first African American House leader as being “Bought. Purchased. Controlled.” is disqualifying from being a voice of our country on human rights anywhere in the world.”
Scott (R-FL) 02/15/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority are indoctrinating a generation of children to hate, kill and glorify martyrdom. Abbas must address this despicable trend and end the incitement. He is responsible for this education and the bloodshed it provokes. Link to quoted tweet”
Tiffany (R-WI-7) 02/15/2023: Retweet of @LenczyckiPhilip – “🚨GOP Reps Urge @FBI To Investigate @POTUS Appointee Dominic Ng of @EastWestBank For Alleged #CCP Intel Ties🚨 "Compromised at best and a traitor at worst" - @Lancegooden @RepTiffany @laurenboebert @RepBenCline @RepKeithSelf @RepLaMalfa @DailyCaller EXCLUSIVE: GOP Reps Call On FBI To Investigate Biden Appointee's Ties To Alleged Chinese Intel Front Groups... | dailycaller.com”
Syria
Escobar (D-TX-16) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “As the death toll surpasses over 35,000 in Turkey, its people need our help more than ever. Glad to hear that our government has pledged over $85 million in humanitarian aid. How is the U.S. helping the victims of last week's quake in Turkey and Syria?... | npr.org”
Fischer (R-NE) 02/15/2023: Retweet of @hughhewitt – “This AM: Chairman @Jim_Jordan, Chairman @RepGallagher, @SenatorFischer @Olivia_Beavers of @Politico, @jimgeraghty. Also, the last day of my appeal for emergency relief for Turkey via @FoodForThePoor: 2023 Q1 Talkers- TURKEY/SYRIA... | fundraise.givesmart.com Thank you to the thousands who have sent donations.”
Wild (D-PA-7) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “Bless her. I wonder if she has any family left. Link to quoted tweet128 hours buried, rescued alive, checked in the hospital, fed and bathed... smiling baby makes the heart happy in the midst of so much pain. #earthquakeinturkeyandsyria #TurkeyQuake #TurkeySyriaEarthquake (Link to twitter.com)”
Iran
Levin (D-CA-49) 02/15/2023: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the Iranian regime's human rights abuses. This week, I was proud to cosponsor the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act to hold the regime accountable.”
Saudi Arabia
Swalwell (D-CA-14) 02/14/2023: Retweet of @DeanObeidallah – “House GOP is investigating Hunter Biden's business deals while ignoring Jared Kushner receiving $2 BILLION from Saudi after helping them while in White House, Ivanka received trademarks from China while in WH and Donald now getting Saudi $. My new CNN Opinion: The GOP can't ignore the blockbuster report on Trump, Kushner and Saudi funds | CNN”
Iraq
Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/14/2023: Twitter thread – “.@SenFeinstein has done an admirable job serving her constituents in California and has been a champion for working families across America. In her more than 30 years in office, she has played an immense role in passing landmark bills on gun reform, climate, and combating deadly wildfires and droughts in our state. While we haven't always seen eye to eye on issues like the Iraq War and the Patriot Act, we've been able to collaborate throughout my time in Congress to deliver for the people of California. She has paved the way for future generations of leaders from our state to lead and I know she will remain steadfast in her commitment to serving our nation as she completes her term.”
Murphy (D-CT) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “Great to join @SenToddYoung in meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Kadhim Al Hasani during his trip to Washington this week. Link to image”
Young (R-IN) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “Productive meeting today with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Fuad Hussein. We discussed the need to strengthen our bilateral relationship by passing my bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Iraq War AUMFs. Link to image”
Pakistan
Sherman (D-CA-32) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “No aid program is 100% perfect, there's some risk of illicit diversion for sale or for other corrupt uses. It's unclear in this case if this is a one-off at this Larkana, Pakistan market, but the U.S. must investigate to ensure it's not a wider pattern. Sindh govt denies reports of flood aid being sold in Larkana... | tribune.com.pk”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Gomez (D-CA-34) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “Uvalde. Parkland. Buffalo. Boulder. Orlando. Las Vegas. Aurora. Sandy Hook. San Bernardino. Sutherland Springs. Colorado Springs. Tree of Life Synagogue. MAGA extremists are wearing a pin of the weapon that slaughtered hundreds of innocent lives like a badge of honor. Link to quoted tweetLast week, some Republican members of Congress wore these AR-15 lapel pins handed out by Congressman Andrew Clyde, who has a $25 million stake in a company that makes assault rifles. Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and teens in America. (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Kim (R-CA-40) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “Inspired by the love story of #LagunaWoods residents Eddy & Eveline Hoffman, Holocaust survivors who met on a blind date in 1955 & have been married for over 65 years. Their advice on love? "Never give up." #ValentinesDay Couple's advice on life and love: ‘Never give up'... | ocregister.com”
Lee (D-PA-12) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “While visiting the site of the horrific Pittsburgh synagogue shooting on the anniversary of the Parkland high school shooting, I received the news that 4 people have been shot outside Westinghouse high school in my district. My heart is broken as we wait for more information. Link to quoted tweetPolice are investigating after four juveniles were shot outside Westinghouse High School. No life-threatening injuries are reported at this time. Parent pick-up spot is designated at Idlewild Street and N. Murtland. PIOs onscene. Watch this space for updates. (Link to twitter.com)”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 02/14/2023: Tweet – “I agree. Glad they withdrew his name. Link to quoted tweet:: UPDATE:: US Withdraws Nomination of Anti-Semite for Major Human Rights Role US did right thing - Cavallaro should never have been nominated ... . Anti-Semites should never be in positions of responsibly in our govt, much less in field of human rights. (:: UPDATE:: US WITHDRAWS NOMINATION OF ANTI-SEMITE FOR MAJOR HUMAN RIGHTS ROLE :: SWC to US State Department: Withdraw OAS Nominee Who Used Anti-Semitic Tropes Against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries... | wiesenthal.com)”