House Foreign Affairs Committee Appoints Pro-Israel Democrats to Key Roles

The US House of Representatives foreign affairs committee appointed three pro-Israel Democrats to key roles, a move that contrasts with the rise of progressive candidates within the party. Jared Moskowitz became the Democrats ranking member on the sub-committee for the Middle East and North Africa, while Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell also joined the committee.

All three representatives recently won primary elections against challengers who campaigned on criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. Moskowitz stated he intends to use his position to strengthen relationships with Israel and Gulf allies. In a contrasting appointment, progressive Democrat Mark Pocan, a critic of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, also joined the committee.

These appointments occur as polling indicates declining support for Israel among the US electorate, particularly among younger voters.