Next likely US House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries to face challenges amid support for Israel
As House Speaker, Jeffries would play a key role in setting the House’s legislative agenda at a time when many Democrats have taken more critical stances on Israel and AIPAC.
As the Democratic-controlled Congress prepares to convene in January, it is expected that House Speaker candidate Hakeem Jeffries will face scrutiny over his pro-Israel stance and ties to the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC. The New York Democrat has maintained close relationships with Jewish organizations and leaders, despite criticism from progressive Democrats who argue for greater pressure on the Israeli government.
Jeffries has pledged to set the legislative agenda, but faces pressure from various factions within the Democratic Party to address broader Israeli-Palestinian issues.
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