In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most loves Israel
Both have condemned accusations that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. They each oppose any effort to condition or cut off US military aid to Israel.
In Florida's 25th Congressional District, a fierce debate is unfolding over which candidate demonstrates the strongest commitment to the nation of Israel. On Tuesday evening, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a staunch pro-Israel Democrat, participated in a heated forum with his Republican opponent, Scott Singer, both of whom are Jewish and wore kippahs during the event. The discussion centered around Israel and quickly turned contentious, reflecting the deep partisan and ideological divides surrounding support for the Jewish state.
Moskowitz, who won the district's Republican primary in August, received widespread praise for his pro-Israel stance during the event. He touted his endorsement from AIPAC, a powerful pro-Israel lobbying group, and emphasized that he is "proud to be known as the most pro-Israel Jewish Democrat in Congress." Despite some tense moments, the two candidates ultimately showed solidarity on key issues, condemning claims of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and opposing any attempts to condition or cut off US military aid to Israel.
However, a key point of contention arose when Singer criticized Moskowitz for voting in favor of the March 2026 war powers resolution, which authorized President Trump to order strikes on Iran without congressional approval. Singer argued that the threat of Iran must be thoroughly dealt with, emphasizing the importance of ensuring victory against the Iranian regime.
The Republican candidate also criticized Moskowitz for voting to keep Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on the Foreign Affairs Committee, arguing that her pro-Palestinian stance is leading the party's left-wing faction to turn against Israel.
Moskowitz defended his voting record, citing AIPAC's endorsement and Singer's absence of endorsements from fellow Jewish Republicans as evidence of his unwavering pro-Israel commitment. He also highlighted the support of Jeff Miller, a Republican Jewish Coalition board member, who praised Moskowitz for standing unapologetically with America and Israel.
Meanwhile, Singer, despite receiving endorsements from the Republican Jewish Coalition and former President Donald Trump, downplayed concerns about anti-Israel rhetoric on the right, stating that he has reached out to Rep. Randy Fine for an endorsement but received no response.
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