Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee

Three pro-Israel Democratic lawmakers have been selected for top roles on the Foreign Affairs Committee in the United States House of Representatives, also known as HFAC.That comes despite shifting attitudes among Americans towards Israel, which is viewed in an increasingly negative light, particularly on the political left.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US Arabs eye ‘historic’ Senate win for Abdul El-Sayed despite AIPAC attackslist 2 of 3Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Polllist 3 of 3California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special electionend of listOn Tuesday, Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida was named as the top Democrat on the panel’s Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee (MENA), a position that will allow the outspoken supporter of Israel to help determine US policy in the region. Moskowitz will replace fellow Democratic Representative Brad Sherman of California.Additionally, Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Wesley Bell of Missouri were appointed to seats on the subcommittees for oversight and intelligence and the Western Hemisphere, respectively.All three politicians – Mos...