Last updated on Sun April 16, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Jackson (R-TX-13) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - Acts 1:8”
McCollum (D-MN-4) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “My colleagues & I are concerned about Israel's extremist government & its escalation of attacks on Palestinian families. Not $1 of U.S. military aid should be used to violate Palestinians' human rights & freedoms or annex their land. Link to quoted tweet.@SenSanders and I sent a letter to @POTUS and @SecBlinken on the escalating violence in Palestine and the alarming actions of the new extreme right-wing Israeli government. To achieve peace, we must ensure U.S. funding is not used to violate human rights. (Link to twitter.com)”
Molinaro (R-NY-19) 04/15/2023: Retweet of @IsraelNitzan – “Freedom of worship in #Jerusalem🇮🇱 ✅ Over a million Muslim worshipers have come to the Temple Mount since the beginning of Ramadan. ✅ Thousands of Eastern Orthodox Christians participated today in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Link to image”
Omar (D-MN-5) 04/15/2023: Retweet of @BettyMcCollum04 – “My colleagues & I are concerned about Israel's extremist government & its escalation of attacks on Palestinian families. Not $1 of U.S. military aid should be used to violate Palestinians' human rights & freedoms or annex their land. Link to quoted tweet”
Iran
McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “DON'T MISS IT🚨CHM @RepMcCaul will be on @SundayFutures w/ @MariaBartiromo TOMORROW at 10amET/9amCT to discuss his trip to Taiwan, how the US should confront the China challenge, Putin's unprovoked war in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear program, & the Pentagon classified documents leak.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “COMING UP🚨CHM @RepMcCaul will join @MariaBartiromo NEXT on @SundayFutures to discuss his trip to Taiwan, how the US should confront the China challenge, Putin's unprovoked war in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear program, & the Pentagon classified documents leak. Tune in NOW! 📺”
McClain (R-MI-9) 04/15/2023: Tweet – ““Lighting a candle for Khomeini?” Lighting a candle for the Butcher of Tehran? Lighting a candle for the man who committed gross human rights abuses? This is revolting, shameful and should not be taking place at a taxpayer funded university in the United States. Link to quoted tweetTomorrow, 4/14, @UConnHRI #UConnRPH is delighted to host @timothynunan as our 2023 Magnet Scholar. Join us at 12:30 for his lecture: "Lighting a Candle for Khomeini: How the Human Rights Movement Transformed the Islamist Movement in the Long 1970s" (Lighting a Candle for Khomeini: How the Human Rights Movement Transformed the Islamist Movement in the Long 1970s // Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute... | humanrights.uconn.edu)”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “The United States designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization in 2019. This group plans, targets, supports, and executes terror operations around the world. Other nations must now follow suit. #DesignateIRGC Iranian Attacks on U.S. and Its Allies Hit Record Highs... | freebeacon.com”
Egypt
Bishop (D-GA-2) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “Today the MLB celebrates #JackieRobinsonDay. A proud son of Cairo, GA, his amazing athleticism was matched by his courage in the face of bigotry, which helped integrate baseball. Though his 42 may be retired, his legacy lives on!”
Sudan
Allred (D-TX-32) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “Deeply troubled by the violence between Sudan's army and paramilitary group. The clashes undermine efforts to transition the country to civilian-led rule. I urge all parties to cease fire and allow safe passage of humanitarian operators and civilians. Heavy gunfire heard south of Sudanese capital Khartoum... | aljazeera.com”
Booker (D-NJ) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “The reported violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and a rival paramilitary group is deeply troubling. I urge all parties to return to the negotiating table, resolve outstanding issues, and deliver a civilian-led transition government. The Sudanese people are in my heart.”
Jacobs (D-CA-51) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “I'm alarmed about the deteriorating situation in Sudan and the violence against civilians who are caught in the crossfire. I urge an immediate ceasefire between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces and a transition to civilian rule. Clashes erupt in Sudan between army, paramilitary group over government transition... | abcnews.go.com”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/15/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul and RM @RepGregoryMeeks issued the following statement on the fighting in Khartoum calling for ceasefire⬇️ Link to image Read the full statement here⬇️ McCaul, Meeks Call for Immediate Ceasefire and Protection of Civilians in Sudan - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 04/15/2023: Twitter thread – “Today, Ranking Member @RepGregoryMeeks and Chairman @RepMcCaul issued the following joint statement on the fighting in Khartoum: Link to image @RepGregoryMeeks @RepMcCaul View full release here 👇🏿 Meeks, McCaul Call for Immediate Ceasefire and Protection of Civilians in Sudan... | democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov”
Sydney Kamlager 04/16/2023: Tweet – “Just got back from seeing the amazing work that happens through the @WFP. Democracy and poverty alleviation go hand in hand. In all countries. Let's step up and help Sudan so that more innocent people are not killed. @UN Sudan power struggle enters second day as fighting leaves at least 56 dead... | theguardian.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Granger (R-TX-12) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “During the “Days of Remembrance Week” we are reminded of the horrors of the Holocaust and we vow to never forget! Link to image”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 04/16/2023: In reply to TweetI'm concerned… @JaredEMoskowitz and @MaxwellFrostFL. Is there a formal caucus position on this? (Link to twitter.com) – “@MattVanName @MaxwellFrostFL This is what Jewish innovation looks like.”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “This is what Jewish innovation looks like. Welcome to the Future! Link to quoted tweetBehold the stuffed-crust bagel (Behold the stuffed-crust bagel | CNN Business) (Link to twitter.com)”
Nadler (D-NY-12) 04/15/2023: Twitter thread – “As I have said from the beginning, Donald Trump will have every opportunity to defend himself in court, like every other defendant in the New York judicial system. That process will take time. (1/5) House Judiciary hearing on Manhattan DA is ‘an attack on our justice system,' says Rep. Nadler... | gothamist.com While we wait, responsible leaders—especially those charged with oversight of the criminal justice system—will do their best to project faith in our courts and in our law enforcement agencies. Our democracy depends on it. (2/5) Unfortunately, Chairman Jordan has taken his defense of Trump in the exact opposite direction. He has attempted to meddle in the criminal investigation at every turn. He has trafficked in racist and anti-Semitic tropes about District Attorney Alvin Bragg. (3/5) Jim Jordan has demanded access to information that he knows is privileged and beyond the reach of the committee. He has issued a subpoena for a witness he knows cannot answer his questions. (4/5) It is possible that Mr. Jordan wants the fight more than he actually wants the information he says he seeks—but the responsible thing to do, immediately, would be to withdraw the subpoena for Mark Pomerantz, stop interfering, and let Mr. Trump have his day in court. (5/5)”
Rosen (D-NV) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “Deborah Lipstadt has dedicated her life to combating antisemitism. Her passion & commitment to ensuring that Jews around the world can live in safety & practice their faith freely is an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on the well-deserved honor, my friend @StateSEAS! Link to quoted tweetI am honored to be included in the 2023 #TIME100 list. Receiving this award advances my ongoing fight to stamp out antisemitism and all forms of hate. (Deborah Lipstadt: The 100 Most Influential People of 2023... | time.com)”
Roy (R-TX-21) 04/15/2023: Retweet of @FLVoiceNews – “#BREAKING: Protestors storm an unphased Gov. Ron DeSantis at New Hampshire event They chanted "Jews against DeSantis!" DeSantis: "Why you'd want to pay the ticket to get in just to do that, I don't know!" Link to video”
Santos (R-NY-3) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “Real like your chin? Link to image Link to quoted tweetUnlike @Santos4Congress, I didn't have to lie to get elected. My credentials are clean, I'm actually Jewish, & unlike yours, my diploma from Harvard is real 😀 Donate to my campaign to get this serial liar George Santos out of the house ⬇️⬇️⬇️ (I just gave to Joshua Lafazan!... | secure.actblue.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/15/2023: In reply to Tweet@DonJBacon @toottootchoo You mean like all the plains,tanks, helicopters, guns, ammunition, service dogs the list goes on and on that we left in Afghanistan. – “@DavidHuffmanGen @toottootchoo Yup… the Afghan withdrawal was a disaster. Biden did it despite the advice he got from military.”
Boozman (R-AR) 04/15/2023: Twitter thread – “In 2021, I wrote Nicolas Baron applauding his dedication and bravery in helping evacuate Afghans in Operation Allies Refuge. While visiting D.C., he was inspired by that letter to stop by my office and I was pleased to thank him and fellow airmen for their service to our country. Link to image You can learn more about his story here: Baron's blouse makes history... | jbmdl.jb.mil”
Burgess (R-TX-26) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “The Biden administration's downplaying of their disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal spits in the face of everyone who suffered as a result of Biden's carelessness. They can't rewrite history no matter how hard they try. White House, Kirby face backlash from military veterans for defense of chaotic Afghan pullout... | foxnews.com”
Cassidy (R-LA) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “Music carried the spirits of the students at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music through to freedom. No matter where you are in the world—Kabul or New Orleans—music communicates resilience, passion, and culture. Sen. Bill Cassidy to be honored with GRAMMY award for helping Afghanistan music school... | kalb.com”
Cline (R-VA-6) 04/15/2023: Retweet of @Jim_Jordan – “-Botched Afghanistan withdrawal. -American hostages in Russia. -China on the move. -North Korea launching missiles. -And now, a classified documents leak.”
Comer (R-KY-1) 04/15/2023: Retweet of @kayleighmcenany – “On Wednesday, House Oversight Committee Chairman @RepJamesComer will lead a hearing on the Biden administration's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. He joined me on @IngrahamAngle @FoxNews last night to preview it. Link to video”
Comer (R-KY-1) 04/15/2023: Retweet of @kayleighmcenany – “On Wednesday, House Oversight Committee Chairman @RepJamesComer will lead a hearing on the Biden administration's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. He joined me on @IngrahamAngle @FoxNews last night to preview it. Link to video”
LaLota (R-NY-1) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “A border crisis and fentanyl in our communities. A botched Afghanistan withdrawal and innocent lives lost. A debt crisis and sky-high prices. This Administration needs to take ownership of its failures and change course. The American people deserve accountability. #NY01 Link to video”
Mast (R-FL-21) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “The withdrawal from Afghanistan was in no way, shape, or form an “extraordinary success” or something to be “proud” of. From Planning to Execution, Biden Screwed Up... | mast.house.gov”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 04/16/2023: Tweet – “I just donated to help this Afghan musician. Hope you will too. Amazing thread 👇 Link to quoted tweetLast year, a coworker randomly asked me to hand-deliver an antique violin across the country. I said yes, because why not. I had no idea what I was getting into, and now I need your help. A 🧵”
Other - Middle East
Graham (R-SC) 04/16/2023: Retweet of @ThisWeekABC – “SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: @LindseyGrahamSC joins @jonkarl from the Middle East as he visits with regional leaders amid the global fallout of the Pentagon intelligence leak. @ThisWeekABC Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Gov. Wes Moore Sunday on "This Week" with Co-Anchor Jonathan Karl... | abcn.ws Link to image”