Last updated on Sun May 07, 2023 at 12:42 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 05/06/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepAuchincloss for celebrating 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #Israel75 Link to video”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/07/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepDonBacon for celebrating 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! #Israel75 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to video”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/07/2023: In reply to Tweet@AIPAC @RepDonBacon (Link to twitter.com) – “@Behram_Makujina AQ motivated by anti-Semitism.”
Syria
Jayapal (D-WA-7) 05/06/2023: Twitter thread – “Congratulations to Safa Jneidi, the co-owner of Iyad's Syrian Grill on Vashon Island, for being named the Small Business Administration Seattle District Young Entrepreneur of the Year! Economic Development: Vashon Island Syrian food cart owner named U.S. Small Business Administration's 2023 Young Entrepreneur of the Year... | kingcountylocalblog.com Safa, along with her husband Iyad, came to the United States in 2017 after fleeing Syria as refugees and spending time in Turkey. They were welcomed by the Vashon community and helped by the Vashon Resettlement Committee to find a new home for themselves and their three children. In addition to their food cart, they have started selling packaged food to local supermarkets and shops, and have plans for a mobile food truck in the near future! I'm so proud of this amazing immigrant story and our Seattle community that has welcomed them with open arms.”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/07/2023: Tweet – “This is a reminder that Iran has targeted dissidents here in America too. Link to quoted tweetYesterday morning, the Iranian regime executed an Iranian-Swedish dissident, Habib Chaab, who had escaped Iran 17 years ago and lived in Sweden. The story behind his foreign abduction, trial, and execution shows the regime's reach and terrifying intentions. (Link to twitter.com)”
Van Orden (R-WI-3) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “I am betting on the latter. Link to quoted tweetDid the Asst. Sec of State for the Middle East not know she was speaking alongside a designated Iranian terrorist, or just not care? (Link to twitter.com)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
DelBene (D-WA-1) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “During #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize & celebrate the important contributions of Jewish Americans to our history & culture. At the same time, we must also confront the ongoing threat of antisemitism in our society & commit to fighting against hate. Link to image”
Pelosi (D-CA-11) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “We celebrate #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth and the immeasurable contributions of the Jewish community — a vibrant thread of our national fabric since the dawn of our republic. Shoulder to shoulder, we'll keep fighting the scourge of antisemitism. -NP #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth Link to video”
Afghanistan
Stanton (D-AZ-4) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “These highly trained women risked their lives for the American mission—fighting alongside Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Army Rangers in over 2,000 missions. Because of their service and their gender, they are a top target for the Taliban. @DHSgov must act. Link to image”
Van Orden (R-WI-3) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “@michaelgwaltz and I were on the same FOB in AFG fighting the Haqqani network savages. They kidnap, rape, & murder on a daily basis. For an American government official to not call them a terrorist organization shows weakness in the face of evil and will lead to nothing good. Link to quoted tweet@AmbKabul Let me help you. Haqqani has the blood of thousands of Americans & Afghans on his hands. He is the Taliban's liaison to Al Qaeda. He is a terrorist. Period. (Link to twitter.com)”
Other - Middle East
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “I thank the King of Jordan for hosting a wonderful dinner, but more importantly being a strong ally in the Middle East. He is a voice of reason, for religious freedom and political reforms. Link to image”
Turner (R-OH-10) 05/07/2023: Tweet – “🚨Happening Soon🚨 Tune in to @CNNSOTU at 9:25 AM to learn about @HouseIntel's bipartisan CODEL to the Middle East. Ranking Member @JAHimes and I will discuss our key takeaways with @JakeTapper. Link to image”