U.S. Representative Ted Deutch, Chair of the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul, and 329 additional House Democrats and Republicans sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging the full funding of security assistance to Israel without added conditions. “Congress is committed to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge and its ability to defend itself, by itself, against persist... Read more

U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chair and Ranking Member respectively of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism, issued this statement following the decision by the International Criminal Court to open a formal investigation into Israeli actions: “The ICC’s decision to open an investigation where it lacks jurisdiction is inappropriate and sets a dangerous precedent. By moving forward with its investigatio... Read more

U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement after being re-elected Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism: "I’m honored and grateful that my colleagues elected me Chairman of the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee. This region is critically important to America’s national security, and there are many high-priority issues that demand Congress’ attention. "In my subcommittee,... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement following the announcement of an agreement between Israel and Bahrain: "I welcome today’s announcement that Bahrain and Israel will normalize relations. The historic agreements between Israel and Bahrain and Israel and the UAE will usher in a new era of regional cooperation and help provide greater stability in the Gulf, which is in the U... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement following the announcement of an agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates: "I welcome today’s historic announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will move toward normalization of relations. I appreciate the joint statement in which the United States, Israel, and the UAE commit to normalization and a suspension of ... Read more

Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ted Deutch (FL-22), David Price (NC-04), and Brad Schneider (IL-10) led 187 of their House Democratic colleagues in a letter to the Israeli government expressing concern over potential efforts to unilaterally annex parts of the West Bank. The letter, addressed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, highlights the long-standing bipartisan support for t... Read more

This evening, Chairman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement to mark Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day: "Israel, like countries around the world, has been focused on responding to the coronavirus pandemic within its borders and keeping its people safe and healthy. Though virtual celebrations may not be the same, from a distance we honor Israel's storied past, her robust growth, and her strength today. "As a member of the United States Congress, I celebrate the values and priorities Isra... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement in response to Senator Bernie Sanders’ comments on the upcoming AIPAC Conference: “I saw Senator Sanders’ statements this morning about Israel and next week’s AIPAC conference. “Israelis and Palestinians do have the right to live in peace and security. The rocket attacks from Palestinian Islamic Jihad against Israel threaten the s... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, issued this statement on the Trump Administration’s plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians: “As a proud pro-Israel Member of Congress, I have consistently expressed my support for a two-state solution, to be negotiated directly between Israel and the Palestinians, that ensures Israel’s security and establishes a viable Palestinian state. "I... Read more

In advance of the White House's announcement of its peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism issued this statement: "Like the rest of the world, I have read with great interest speculative reports of what might be in the Trump Administration’s peace plan. As Chairman of the Middle East Subcommittee, I have been trying to get briefed on this plan ... Read more