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Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Deborah Wasserman Schultz is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 25th congressional district, first elected to Congress in 2004. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) from 2011 until her resignation in 2016.

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Conflict Stance Assessment
89/100
Israel-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican politician (born 1966)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthForest Hills
BirthdaySeptember 27, 1966
Sexfemale
ReligionJudaism
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Approved 2005 financial aid to Palestinian Authority with security conditions.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Argued Democratic Party is more pro-Israel than Republican counterparts.
  • Supported Israel during 2014 Gaza War and criticized media coverage.
  • Supported 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
  • Called 2024 ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation discriminatory.
  • Voted for November 2023 bill funding Israeli military operations.
  • Voted for 2024 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.
  • Voted to sanction International Criminal Court over Israeli arrest warrants.
  • Worked with Israeli government to ensure 2001 attack perpetrators pay.