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Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Gene Green (D-Houston) has agreed to become co-chair of the Democratic Israel Working Group after being asked by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) to take the place of late Rep. Robert Matsui, one of the founders of the group. The Democratic Israel Working Group promotes pro-Israel policy positions, leads outreach efforts to the Jewish community, and is a resource to the members of the Democratic Caucus.
“Congressman Matsui will be greatly missed. He worked to expand the United States’ trade relationship with Israel and counter security threats facing the U.S. and the Jewish State and deepen ties between the House Democratic caucus,” said Green. “It is with great honor that I will work as a co-chair of this caucus to built support for Israel among House Democrats.”
The Democratic Israel Working Group believes it is a moral and strategic interest for America to stand by its closet ally and friend in the Middle East, Israel. For generations, Democratic support for Israel has been deeply rooted in a partnership between the American Jewish Community and the Democratic Party. As an extension of this partnership, Democratic Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have joined together to form the Democratic Israel Working Group (DIWG). With a strong voice, DIWG will promote pro-Israel policy positions, lead outreach efforts to the Jewish community, and be a resource to the member of the Democratic Caucus.
Rep. Green has been a strong supporter of pro-Israeli policy in the past. He has made numerous visits to gain first hand knowledge of the issues facing Israel. In August 2003, Green traveled with other Members of Congress to Israel which made for the largest single Congressional mission to Israel.
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