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Source: https://jewishinsider.com/2020/11/pro-israel-congressional-makeup/
New Congressional Makeup Bodes Well for Bipartisan Support for Israel
(Jewish Insider) Matthew Kassel - Pro-Israel advocates expressed optimism at the results of last week's House and Senate elections. "It is clear from the outcome of the races so far that the elected and reelected senators and representatives from both parties will be joining an overwhelmingly pro-Israel Congress," AIPAC spokesman Marshall Wittmann said Thursday. "There remains a resolute bipartisan commitment to the U.S.-Israel alliance." Jeff Mendelsohn, executive director of Pro-Israel America, noted victories by "emerging pro-Israel champions" like Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), committee leaders such as Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), and "long-time champions" including Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Mark Mellman, president and CEO of Democratic Majority for Israel, said, "We're going to have a Democratic caucus that's very supportive of Israel, and we're going to continue to have Republicans who are very supportive of Israel. So in that respect, we'll see bipartisanship continue."