Last updated on Sat May 13, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 05/13/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepAuchincloss for standing with Israel! Your votes in Congress for security assistance and Iron Dome are helping to save countless lives. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #StandWithIsrael #IsraelUnderFire Link to quoted tweet”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “Terrorists continue to launch missiles at civilians in Tel Aviv. Most of the missiles were intercepted by the David's Sling system — saving hundreds of lives. I've been a strong supporter of David's Sling to ensure the people of Israel are protected against terrorists. Link to image Link to reply@RepDonBacon The Gaza missiles are not comparable to the missiles of the occupation, and the firing of missiles from Gaza is from the anger of what is happening to the Gazan people and from the suffering they are experiencing. @ry4876 Killing innocent people and paying blood money to the murderers are morally reprehensible. Make peace with Israel and you'll have peace.”
Chu (D-CA-28) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “It is always my honor to celebrate the Congressional Women of the Year Awards. Nominated by family, friends, and neighbors in their own communities, these women have contributed to the San Gabriel Valley through service, organizing, and leadership. 🧵 (1/5) Link to image These incredible women include: Alhambra: Dr. Marcia Wilson, Alhambra School Board Member Altadena: Yoland Treviño – Founder Pasadena/Altadena Coalition Transformative Leaders Claremont and Upland: Diana O'Brien – Queen of Pickleball (2/5) Also: La Cañada Flintridge: Caroline Anderson – Board Member, La Cañada USD Flintridge Monterey Park: Dora Leung – President, Greater Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce Pasadena: Pixie Boyden - Management Information Systems Director at USC (3/5) And: Pasadena: Julia Gouw - Retired President and Chief Operating Officer of East West Bank San Gabriel: Helen Romero Shaw – Asian Youth Center Board Member Sierra Madre: Melody Lomboy-Lowe – Cancer Survivor – Sierra Madre (4/5) Finally: South Pasadena: Yuki Cutcheon - President of South Pasadena Chinese-American Club. These women stood out not only because of their work, but because of the admiration from their neighbors. I'm so proud of these role models. (5/5)”
Craig (D-MN-2) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “In recent days, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has fired hundreds of rockets at innocent Israeli citizens. I will continue to support robust funding of the Iron Dome so our ally can defend itself. This violence is unacceptable.”
D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “I was proud to reaffirm my support for Israel this week with representatives from Norpac. We must never waiver in our support for our great ally. Link to image”
Davis (D-NC-1) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “Iron Dome saves lives! 🇺🇸🇮🇱Gaza factions: We fired hundreds of rockets at Israel... | jpost.com”
Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “Innocent families and communities in Israel are under attack at the hands of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. I fully condemn these attacks by a radical terrorist group. Israel has the right to defend itself, and I'm grateful for the lives that the Iron Dome has saved. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”
Gonzalez (D-TX-34) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “Every rocket launched from Gaza was paid for by Iran. The Iranian regime continues to fund terror and human rights abuses across the Middle East. We must hold the regime accountable.”
Jackson (R-TX-13) 05/13/2023: Tweet – “Palestinian TERRORISTS have ATTACKED Israel with nearly 1,000 rockets. Joe Biden is SILENT, and worst of all, he's FUNDING THIS. If Palestinian terrorists continue to attack Israel, they deserve ZERO of your tax dollars!!”
James (R-MI-10) 05/12/2023: Retweet of @JohnJamesMI – “Terrorists have fired hundreds of rockets into Israel's population centers this week with the sole aim of killing innocents. Israel is the Middle East's sole democracy & America's ally. I'll continue to support Iron Dome funding as well as Israel's right to defend itself.”
Kean (R-NJ-7) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “I strongly condemn the recent attacks by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad who have fired over 900 rockets into Israel over the last seven days. It is unacceptable and must be condemned by all parties. I express my full support for Israel's right to defend itself against such unprovoked acts of aggression that put innocent civilians in serious danger. The United States stands with Israel during this difficult time and call for an immediate end to these attacks.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: "I am very concerned about the ongoing rocket launches by terrorists in Gaza into Israel, which have killed an Israeli civilian. I support Israel's right to self-defense and to protect itself from terrorist violence."”
McClellan (D-VA-4) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “Very proud of the work I did to make this happen: my bill establishing the Commission on School Construction/Modernization, chairing the commission, and working with @IsraelOQuinn in 2022 to create and fund these grants! Two dozen Southwest, Southside schools to get state construction grants... | bit.ly”
Menendez (D-NJ-8) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “Glad to have met with Ruti Koren, Minister-Counselor for Congressional Affairs at the @IsraelinUSA, to discuss strengthening the US-Israel relationship. Having recently visited Israel, I know the importance of this alliance. Thank you for your insights! Link to image”
Perry (R-PA-10) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “I staunchly condemn the Palestinian Islamic Jihad for firing over 900 rockets into Israel in the past week. I remain fully supportive of Israel's right to defend herself against these murderous and cowardly extremists. I pray for and stand with Israel. #IsraelUnderAttack”
Risch (R-ID) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “The European Parliament is absolutely right – funding for Palestinian educational assistance should be frozen until anti-Semitism and incitement are removed from Palestinian textbooks. I have long-advocated for such a freeze & for #UNRWA accountability. EU Parliament ‘deplores' Palestinian textbook incitement... | jpost.com”
Rosen (D-NV) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the rocket attacks targeting innocent civilians in Israel. No one should have to live in fear of terrorism. I'm proud to support life-saving U.S.-Israel missile defense systems like Iron Dome, which we must continue investing in so Israel can defend itself.”
Santos (R-NY-3) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “I stand with Israel!🇮🇱 #IsraelUnderAttack Videos sent to me by a supporter on the ground. 😢🙏🏽 Show more Link to video”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 05/12/2023: Retweet of @jinsadc – “In 2019, the US designated the IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. It's time the UK, Canada, India, and Australia do the same. Kudos to @RepTenney & @RepSchneider for leading bipartisan letters to these leaders urging them to designate the IRGC. Congresswoman Tenney Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on U.S. Allies to Designate the IRGC as a Terrorist Organization... | tenney.house.gov”
Sherman (D-CA-32) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “The movement to end incitement in #Palestinian education is growing. I'm proud to reintroduce my legislation, the Peace & Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act. The EU Parliament just passed a resolution to condemn hateful content in PA curriculum. 1/3 Sherman and Colleagues Reintroduce the Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act... | sherman.house.gov Children aren't born wanting to become terrorists. But tragically that's what they're taught in the PA/UNRWA curriculum, like in 5th grade textbooks praising Dalal Mughrabi-a convicted terrorist who perpetrated a massacre that killed 38 civilian #Israelis - incl. 13 children. 2/3 Our bill will create much needed oversight on the curriculum taught to #Palestinian youth and is vital to finally ending the horrific practice of teaching children to believe in hate, terrorism and #antisemtisim. 3/3”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “Palestinian terror organizations are actively targeting Jerusalem, a holy city for Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Unlike the cosponsors of H.Res. 388, who believe Israel's founding is a catastrophe, I unequivocally support Israel's existence & its right to self-defense”
Van Drew (R-NJ-2) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “I fully condemn the indiscriminate attacks on the Israeli people by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Israel has the absolute right to defend itself and I will always stand with the people of Israel.”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “Once again Israeli families are huddled in bomb shelters as Palestinian terrorist missile attacks upend their lives. I strongly condemn these terrorist attacks on our strategic ally Israel and stand with Israel as always as it defends its population. I am so grateful to see the amazing success of the missile defense systems at the heart of the U.S.-Israel relationship - Iron Dome and David's Sling - in protecting Israel. David's Sling's interception of a missile over Tel Aviv's skies was a living testament to the strength of our mutual bond with Israel. It was a message heard around the region. We will always stand with Israel and support critical security assistance that saves lives.”
Womack (R-AR-3) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “America has fulfilled our duty in standing strong with Israel for 75 years and supporting them in their efforts to protect its citizens from ruthless terrorists. I'm proud to enhance strong U.S.-Israeli relations here in Congress. Our support saves lives. #StandWithIsrael”
Iran
Cornyn (R-TX) 05/13/2023: Retweet of @AmbDennisRoss – “When do you know you are living in an Alice in Wonderland world? When Iran's ambassador to the UN is named to chair the UN Human Rights Council social forum. Only at the UNHRC could a country that specializes in denying human rights have its representative assume that position.”
Costa (D-CA-21) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out plots targeting citizens worldwide. My colleagues and I are calling on the United Kingdom, Australia, India, and Canada to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. (1/2) Designating the IRGC will send the clear message to Iran that acts of terrorism will not be tolerated. (2/2) Bipartisan congressional group calls for US allies to label Iranian army as terror group... | thehill.com”
Schumer (D-NY) 05/12/2023: Retweet of @freedomhouse – “We appreciated the chance to meet with @SenSchumer and partner with @NazaninBoniadi to discuss the importance of lifting the voices of protesters in Iran and bringing accountability to the regime. #WomanLifeFreedom 📸: @goliameri @AnnieBoyajian @PatriciaJKaram @pcosty Link to image”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “The IRGC's reign of terror must end. The U.S. has taken bold action, now our allies must do the same. @RepSchneider & I led a bipartisan group of 22 lawmakers calling on Australia, the UK, India, & Canada to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Bipartisan congressional group calls for US allies to label Iranian army as terror group... | thehill.com”
Türkiye
Cornyn (R-TX) 05/13/2023: Retweet of @nytimes – “It is an open secret that European leaders, not to speak of the Biden administration, would be delighted if President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey lost the country's election on Sunday. An Erdogan Loss in Turkey Would Stir Relief in the West and Anxiety in Moscow... | nyti.ms”
Klobuchar (D-MN) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “"Minneapolis couple survived a deadly earthquake — now they're helping Turkish victims" So grateful for the Akgucs and their work to help others - they are making our state proud. Minneapolis couple survived a deadly earthquake — now they're helping Turkish victims... | startribune.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Brown (D-OH) 05/13/2023: Tweet – “During #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we honor the culture and positive impact of Jewish Ohioans. This month and every month, it's on all of us to uplift our vibrant Jewish communities in cities and towns of all sizes across our state.”
Frankel (D-FL-22) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “I recognized #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth on the House Floor by sharing the story of my personal Jewish-American hero: Ben Ferencz. I was proud to have led the charge to award him the Congressional Gold Medal for his work in convicting 22 Nazi leaders for their horrific crimes. Link to video Ben dedicated his life to creating a world of acceptance & compassion—becoming a tireless advocate for the rule of law & international justice. He recently passed away at the age of 103 & leaves behind a legacy of peace, justice, & humility. May his memory be a blessing.”
Magaziner (D-RI-2) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “First, radical Republicans launched a nationwide campaign to roll back abortion rights. Now, they're banning textbooks for including references to the Holocaust, civil rights, and social justice movements. It's un-American, and it must stop. Florida rejects some social studies textbooks and pushes publishers to change others... | buff.ly”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “This week, our DC office received many visitors from #StatenIsland and #Brooklyn along with members of #NY11's Albanian and Jewish communities. Thanks for stopping by our Nation's Capitol! Link to image”
Menendez (D-NJ-8) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “America is great because of its diversity and inclusion. Acknowledging the contributions of the Jewish Americans is important, from Hoboken to Elizabeth and across the District during #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth We will always stand with the Jewish community. Link to image”
Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “This week, I was proud to join over 50 of my colleagues in a bipartisan resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the @HolocaustMuseum. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum plays a crucial role in preserving the narrative history of the Holocaust and combating antisemitism.”
Stansbury (D-NM-1) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “As Democratic leadership is fighting to keep our economy from falling into free-fall from GOP brinksmanship, we're working every day to push back and support our communities. 🧵 Link to image This week we fought back against efforts to gut our environmental laws and sustainable investing, a cruel bill to separate families and children, and the gutting of programs that serve our families in New Mexico. Link to image We had the joy and honor of hosting and seeing some of our favorite New Mexicans in DC, including folks from the NM Chamber, Tribal, conservation, and business leaders and many others. Link to image We rallied with moms for Mother's Day to highlight the ways we're fighting for working moms. We met with Labor Leaders. Celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month. And, joined colleagues for the kick off of the African Policy Working Group. Link to image It's been a huge week! With much work ahead. We're here for the fight, for our communities! 💪”
Steel (R-CA-45) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “This Jewish American Heritage Month, I am proud to honor the stories and countless contributions of Jewish Americans. #JAMH2023 JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH - Jewish American Heritage Month”
Afghanistan
Gooden (R-TX-5) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden promised: The Afghan withdrawal would be 'secure and orderly.' The end of Title 42 would be 'secure and orderly.' Both have been chaos.”
Hunt (R-TX-38) 05/12/2023: Twitter thread – “America is being destroyed from within. The policies of the Biden Administration are only failures if you believe the results are unintended. Believe me, they're not. The border crisis exists because on day one, Biden reversed every Trump policy on illegal immigration that worked. We have a hyperinflation because on day one, Biden and Democrats started spending money we don't have. We have war in Eastern Europe because on day one, Biden showed weakness. We have rising energy prices because on day one, Biden canceled Keystone XL, put radical climate activists in charge of domestic energy policy, and told the world we would ban fossil fuels. We have terrorists training and plotting in the Middle East again because on day one, Biden said he wanted to leave Afghanistan, and then did so as quickly as possible and against the advice of his generals. Americans died, Americans and allies were left behind. These aren't mistakes, they are willful acts from a President not fit to hold his office and from an Administration not fit to lead.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/12/2023: Tweet – “TUNE IN🚨 CHM @RepMcCaul will join @jonkarl on @ThisWeekABC THIS SUNDAY at 9:00amET to discuss Biden's border crisis and the passage of H.R. 2, the debt ceiling, and the latest on his Afghanistan withdrawal investigation. Check your local listings! Link to image”
Other - Middle East
Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 05/12/2023: Retweet of @ByronDonalds – “CNN: Can you say if you want Ukraine or Russia to win this war? POTUS Trump: I want everybody to stop dying. They're dying. Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. POTUS Trump is the president of PEACE. Peace in Europe, the Middle East, & around the globe.🕊️🌎 Link to video”