Last updated on Mon March 06, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Cotton (R-AR) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “Democrats have been meddling in Israeli politics to hurt PM Netanyahu for 27 years. The Biden administration should try supporting our allies instead of undermining them. How Taxpayer Funds Are Flowing to A Group Bankrolling Anti-Netanyahu Protests... | freebeacon.com”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) 03/06/2023: Retweet of @AmbHerzog – “Great meeting this week with Rep. @MarioDB to discuss several important issues, especially ways to combat anti-Israel bias in the international arena. We value Rep. Diaz-Balart's friendship and look forward to continuing this meaningful relationship. Link to image”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/05/2023: Twitter thread – “With the great power of the community, I was proud to join the Rally Against Antisemitism in Livingston — to unite and speak out as one voice against the dramatic rise of hate and antisemitism here in Jersey and across the country. No room for indifference in the fight against antisemitism... | jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com Antisemitic incidents spiked by 25% in New Jersey in 2021. Up more than 30% across the country. That's why it's so important to speak up and against those spouting antisemitism wherever and whenever we see it.”
Syria
Schneider (D-IL-10) 03/05/2023: Tweet – “Great to stop by the Turkish American Society in Mount Prospect this afternoon. So inspiring to see so many come together in support of earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Come by until 7pm tonight. Link to image”
Iran
Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “China, Russia and Iran are flexing their muscles because President Biden's leadership has been viewed as weak on the world stage. We need to make sure that our military is lean, mean and given every tool in their arsenal to hold back our adversaries. Link to video”
Lankford (R-OK) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “Women and girls should never have to fear for their life to go to school. The recent poison attacks across dozens of Iranian schools targeting female students are appalling, and Cindy and I are praying for recovery and justice.”
Menendez (D-NJ) 03/05/2023: Tweet – “The discovery of these secret jails is the latest example of the cruelty of the Iranian regime. The international community needs to hold Tehran accountable for torturing its own citizens. This should be investigated by @UN_HRC's Fact-Finding Mission on Iran. Link to quoted tweetNEW IRAN REPORT: we uncover a central component of the crackdown on the Mahsa Amini uprising -- a proliferation of secret jails where protesters were tortured into submission. w/ @ArvanitidisCNN @nimaelbagir @FaribaSahraei @ArtemisChats @GianlucaMezzo (How Iran used a network of secret torture centers to crush an uprising... | edition.cnn.com)”
Rubio (R-FL) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “Joined @SenatorCardin, @RepTenney, and @RepKatiePorter in calling for human rights sanctions on Iranian Majles members. Congresswoman Tenney Leads Bicameral Letter Calling for Human Rights Sanctions on Iranian Majles Members... | tenney.house.gov”
Saudi Arabia
Murphy (D-CT) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “This happened two days before the invasion - the exact time the US was publicly rallying opposition to Russia. Saudi Arabia's investment was a clear signal that if Russia invaded, the Saudis would stick with Russia (which they did). Saudi fund invested $500 million in Russian oil as Ukraine invasion began | CNN Business”
Iraq
Fischer (R-NE) 03/06/2023: Twitter thread – “In 2009, Iraq War veteran SSG Timothy Kramer suffered a stroke. While he has made a significant recovery, Timothy still experiences difficulties at home due to the narrow hallways and doorways that restrict the use of his wheelchair. Last Saturday in Minatare, NE, Timothy received keys to a new home donated by @HomesForOurTrps that's specially adapted for him - with wider hallways, automatic door openers, and no thresholds. Homes for our Troops has built and donated over 340 specially adaptable homes in 44 states for wounded and disabled veterans since 2004. As SSG Kramer begins his new chapter, I want to thank @HomesForOurTrps for all the work they do to support those who have served. More below: Local military veteran, family begin life in new home built by national nonprofit... | starherald.com”
Türkiye
Hern (R-OK-1) 03/05/2023: Tweet – “Turkey has a $500,000 bounty on @EnesFreedom's head for speaking out against their authoritarian regime. Only silence from Biden. He MUST immediately take concrete action to hold Turkey accountable for putting a bounty on Enes Kanter.”
Murphy (R-NC-3) 03/05/2023: Tweet – “There are so many things to be grateful for when it comes to our Marines at Camp Lejeune. Here is just one example of many⬇️ Camp Lejeune Marines help earthquake victims in Turkey... | witn.com”
Tunisia
Risch (R-ID) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “It's deplorable that #Tunisia is threatening legal action against NGOs & civil society orgs for meeting w/ US embassy officials. Recent protests show Tunisians are deeply dissatisfied. President Saied must act to restore Tunisia's democracy or risk further erosion of US support. Link to quoted tweetTunisia's powerful UGTT labour union rallied in the capital on Saturday in what appeared to be the biggest protest yet against President Kais Saied, staging a show of strength after his recent crackdown on opponents. (Tunisian union holds biggest protest yet against president... | reuters.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Blumenthal (D-CT) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “Celebrating Centenarian birthdays—14, incredibly—at the annual Jewish Senior Services Brunch. At 100 years old, their vitality & positivity is a tribute to their loving families & superb health care. Very uplifting!”
Sykes (D-OH-13) 03/05/2023: Retweet of @OhioStatehouse – “Great Ohioan Judith Resnik (Akron) was a pilot, astronaut & engineer. -in the first NASA astronaut group to include women. -first Jewish woman in space. -flew on Shuttle Discovery, and on the Challenger when it exploded in 1986. -perfect SAT score. -PhD in EE. #WomensHistoryMonth Link to image”
Afghanistan
McCormick (R-GA-6) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “The Biden Administration has missed the deadline to provide records and documents regarding its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. But we will not stop digging for the truth. McCaul Presses State on Repeated Failure to Provide Requested Afghanistan Withdrawal Documents to Congress - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
Mills (R-FL-7) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “It was great to join @FoxFriendsFirst early this morning to talk about this week's @HouseForeignGOP hearing on Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to video”
Other - Middle East
Greene (R-GA-14) 03/06/2023: Tweet – “What's the difference between ISIS and Antifa and the Mexican Cartels? Nothing. They are all terrorists and should be treated accordingly.”
Hunt (R-TX-38) 03/06/2023: Retweet of @RepMTG – “What's the difference between ISIS and Antifa and the Mexican Cartels? Nothing. They are all terrorists and should be treated accordingly.”
Pocan (D-WI-2) 03/06/2023: In reply to TweetWhat's the difference between ISIS and Antifa and the Mexican Cartels? Nothing. They are all terrorists and should be treated accordingly. – “@RepMTG Now do “White Christian Nationalists”.”