Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who represents New Jersey’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of messages on November 5, 2025, addressing topics ranging from the return of American hostages’ remains to Israel, his stance against the BDS movement, and a tribute to Setti Warren.
In an early morning post on November 5, Gottheimer commented on recent developments involving American hostages in Gaza: “The remains of Itay Chen — the last American hostage in Gaza — have been returned to Israel, just days after Omer Neutra. May their memories be a blessing. My heart breaks for their families who have endured unimaginable pain over these two long years and now finally have the”.
Later that day, he addressed his concerns regarding the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel: “The BDS movement seeks to delegitimize Israel, America’s critical democratic ally and a vital partner in the fight against terror. BDS promotes antisemitic hate and intolerance, bringing us further from peace.”
In another message posted that afternoon, Gottheimer paid tribute to Setti Warren: “Throughout his life, my friend Setti Warren dedicated himself to service to others as a veteran, educator, and Mayor of Newton, MA. Setti always remained focused on one goal: how to improve the lives of others — creating a lasting impact that extends from inside the walls of the”.
Gottheimer has served as a member of Congress since 2017 after succeeding Scott Garrett. He was born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1975 and currently resides in Wyckoff. His educational background includes degrees from both the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and Harvard University (JD).
