Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee
Summary
Three pro-Israel Democratic lawmakers were chosen for leading roles on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, even though many Democratic voters have become less supportive of Israel. Representative Jared Moskowitz will lead the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, with Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell also appointed to key positions.Key Facts
- Jared Moskowitz of Florida will be the top Democrat on the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Florida) and Wesley Bell (Missouri) were also appointed to subcommittee roles overseeing intelligence and Western Hemisphere issues.
- All three won primaries against more progressive challengers who opposed their pro-Israel views.
- Representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, a pro-Palestinian lawmaker, was appointed to the Africa Subcommittee.
- Polls show declining US public support for Israel, with 60% viewing Israel unfavorably in early 2024, up from 42% in 2022.
- A recent poll found 54% of Americans, including 70% of Democrats, open to supporting candidates who would reduce US aid to Israel.
- Some Democratic members, like Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, criticized these appointments as ignoring voter sentiment and supporting ongoing military actions in Gaza and against Iran.
- The appointments highlight divisions within the Democratic Party during the 2024 election season over US policy toward Israel and continued military conflicts.
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