Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel

Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell to join as Jared Moskowitz becomes ranking member on sub-committee

Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel

TL;DR

  • Three pro-Israel Democrats, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Wesley Bell, and Jared Moskowitz, have been given key roles on the House foreign affairs committee.
  • Moskowitz will serve as the ranking member on the sub-committee for the Middle East and North Africa.
  • These appointments counter a growing anti-Israel sentiment within the Democratic party, evident in recent primary challenges.
  • Mark Pocan, a progressive Democrat critical of Aipac, also joins the committee.
  • Polls show declining US support for Israel, especially among younger voters.
  • Moskowitz aims to strengthen US relations with Israel and Gulf allies from his new position.