A pro-Israel Democrat could sway the outcome of a crucial Senate committee during the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The addition of a new Democrat to the key Senate committee could strengthen U.S. support for Israel during its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

The Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, announced that Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (SFRC) in the new Congress.

The Nevada Democrat, who was re-elected in November by a narrow margin in the state that President-elect Donald Trump flipped, is notably the third Jewish woman to ever serve in the U.S. Senate. Rosen is also the co-chair and co-founder of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism alongside Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla.

In her time in federal office, Rosen has advocated for Israel's right to self-defense, particularly during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

In a time when America's rivals are attempting to disrupt our global dominance and undermine our alliances, I am joining the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to advocate for our allies and combat for freedom, democracy, and justice worldwide, as Rosen stated in a statement.

"As a member of the committee, I will continue to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen U.S. global partnerships and counter threats from Iran, Russia, and China. Additionally, I will ensure that the United States' commitment to supporting our democratic ally Israel remains unwavering and unconditional."

The departure of Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., from the SFRC committee would leave the Democrat side somewhat unbalanced as several other members have been more critical of Israel.

The current Democrat committee members are Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Coons, Chris Murphy, Tim Kaine, Jeff Merkley, Cory Booker, Brian Schatz, Chris Van Hollen, and Tammy Duckworth.

In November, 19 Democrats, including incoming SFRC ranking member Shaheen, Merkley, Schatz, Van Hollen, Kaine and Murphy, voted in favor of resolutions aimed at blocking weapon transfers to Israel.

The committee could have a greater potential for bipartisan action on Israel-related issues with Rosen's addition.

In the new Congress, Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, will lead the committee.