Nita Lowey, a Jewish Democrat from New York who served in the US House of Representatives for 32 years, has died at 87. Lowey was a staunch advocate for Israel and battled against eroding bipartisan support for the country. She also lobbied for a bill that would budget $50 million to support grassroots peace programs, which became law after her retirement. Lowey's death has been mourned by colleagues and organizations, who praised her transformative work and dedication to building trust and understanding in the Middle East.