A second Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel.

State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a Friday statement on the social platform X that she is not making the decision lightly, but she is joining the Republican Party because she believes in its “vision for a better, more prosperous Florida.”

“As a proud Jewish woman, I have been increasingly troubled by the Democratic Party’s failure to unequivocally support Israel and its willingness to tolerate extreme progressive voices that justify or condone acts of terrorism,” Cassel said. “I’m constantly troubled by the inability of the current Democratic Party to relate to everyday Floridians.”

“I can no longer remain in a party that doesn’t represent my values,” she continued.

Cassel said she recognizes she won’t agree with “every Republican” on “every detail,” but she knows she will always have input, collaboration and respect from the party. She said the conference supports members finding “common-sense solutions” to the issues facing people and welcomes differing ideas and collaboration, which represent her values.