Jewish Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY) announced tonight that he will not support Obama’s nuclear deal with the Iranian regime.



Engel went so far to say the deal may in fact strengthen Iran’s position as a destabilizing and destructive influence across the Middle East.

Rep Engel says Iran deal “may in fact strengthen Iran’s position as a destabilizing and destructive influence across the Middle East.” — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) August 7, 2015

Rep. Engel is the second major Jewish Democrat to oppose the deal.

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Rep Engel is 2nd major Jewish Democrat to announce opposition to Iran deal during #GOPDebate, following Schumer opposition. — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) August 7, 2015

UPDATE: Three more top Jewish Democrats announce opposition to deal including Rep. Steve Israel from New York.

Three top Jewish Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives came out in opposition to the Iran nuclear deal. Reps. Nita Lowey and Steve Israel, both of New York, and Ted Deutch of Florida announced their opposition on Tuesday afternoon.