Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel
Summary
Three Democrats who support Israel have been given important roles on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, even though many in their party, especially progressives, oppose Israel's actions in Gaza. These appointments may affect US policy on Israel and the Middle East, especially if Democrats win control of the House in the midterms.Key Facts
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell were appointed to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
- Jared Moskowitz became the top Democrat on the committee’s sub-committee for the Middle East and North Africa.
- All three defeated primary challengers who criticized their pro-Israel stance.
- Mark Pocan, a progressive Democrat critical of pro-Israel lobbying, also joined the committee.
- Moskowitz plans to support Israel and US Gulf allies and wants to strengthen American diplomacy in the region.
- Polls show decreasing US support for Israel, especially among younger voters and Democrats.
- Angie Nixon, a leftwing Democrat critical of Israel, won a Senate primary in Florida recently.
- Some activists and voters are unhappy with the party’s pro-Israel appointments given the current political climate.
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