DENNIS ROSS

President Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East comes as the region is experiencing dramatic changes and struggling to address deep problems.

The former Florida Secretary of State joined a growing Republican field of candidates for Congress.

Ross discussed the outlook for the governing coalition in Israel and the background of the newly elected Israeli prime minister, as well as Benjamin Netanyahu's political future.

The president is facing calls from some in his party to exert more influence on Israel, but the former Mideast envoy says Hamas rocket fire is "what's guiding him probably more than anything else."

The fourth Israel-Hamas war in 12 years may not stand a chance against a new mood in the Middle East.

Piccolo was chief of staff for former U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, a Lakeland Republican, for two years, and before that a communications director for two other GOP Congressman, his profile said. He also worked on three Republican campaigns, served as president of a political marketing firm and worked as the communications director for Republican speakers of the Florida House before joining DeSantis’ team.