Three Democratic lawmakers known for their strong support of Israel have been appointed to prominent positions on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), triggering sharp criticism from within the party. Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida was named top Democrat on the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, while Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Wesley Bell were assigned to other subcommittee seats — all three having recently defeated progressive, pro-Palestinian primary challengers. The appointments have drawn condemnation from figures including Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and former Obama aide Ben Rhodes, who argue the selections contradict polling showing that a majority of Democratic voters — around 70 percent in a recent CNN survey — support candidates who would cut US aid to Israel.