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House Democrats' pro-Israel wing gains power on panel overseeing foreign policy

Axios·August 25, 2026·1 min read
House Democrats' pro-Israel wing gains power on panel overseeing foreign policy

Three pro-Israel House Democrats were appointed to powerful posts on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) will lead Democrats on the Middle East and North Africa subcommittee, indicating he will use the position to shore up U.S. support for Israel. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) were also appointed, marking a win for the party's pro-Israel wing.

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