Progressives rage after Dems tap pro-Israel Moskowitz for key Middle East post
Progressives erupted Tuesday after House Democrats elevated Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), a Jewish Democrat and one of the party’s most outspoken supporters of Israel, to a key foreign affairs post that could give him significant influence over Democratic Middle East policy.
TL;DR
- Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) appointed to key foreign affairs post.
- Moskowitz is a Jewish Democrat and outspoken supporter of Israel.
- He will serve as ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa.
- Progressives have reacted negatively to the appointment.
- If Democrats regain the House, Moskowitz could chair the subcommittee.
- Moskowitz expressed his intention to strengthen ties with Israel and Gulf allies and promote regional peace.