Pro-Israel Florida Democrats Get New Foreign Affairs Roles

Two Florida Democrats known for strong pro-Israel records are stepping into prominent new roles on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, according to reports on committee assignments. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who represents South Florida, will join the Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee. Rep. Jared Moskowitz will take over as the Democratic ranking member of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, giving him significant influence over policy discussions involving Israel and the region. The reshuffling comes as Democrats adjust committee assignments, placing two lawmakers with consistent records of supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship in positions overseeing American foreign policy in the Middle East. Their elevation is likely to be welcomed by pro-Israel advocates who have pushed for steady, experienced voices on the panel amid ongoing regional tensions and continued scrutiny of U.S. policy toward Israel and its neighbors.