AIPAC

Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns of antisemitism

Democrats propose a resolution condemning AIPAC’s influence in elections, amid concerns that vilifying the group could fuel antisemitism while questioning its political power.

A crowd packs the United Center for the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, speaks during a press conference outside of Columbia University on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker’s show, sparks backlash in Jewish swing district

Pro-Palestinian  demonstrators rally outside AIPAC headquarters and the offices of Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who've both been endorsed by the group, in New York City, February 22, 2024.

These pro-Palestine PACs seek to challenge AIPAC influence in US politics

Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026.

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech


Who tried to block US funding for Iron Dome? - opinion

This is the quintessential difference between J Street and AIPAC.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, in Ashkelon on August 7, 2022.

Why did AIPAC stay out of Ilhan Omar’s tight race?

In one week, AIPAC’s opponents were handed a tidy critique of the group’s approach: AIPAC spent millions of dollars to defeat Jewish royalty, but not a dime to unseat Omar.

 Rep. Ilhan Omar gives a press conference during a voter engagement event near the the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, Aug. 9, 2022

AIPAC’s decision to enter fray of partisan politics will come at a price - editorial

Supporting some candidates over others will make it harder to keep both sides of the aisle happy.

 THEN-PRIME minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Conference in Washington in 2018.

How is AIPAC's new strategy impacted by the Michigan win? - analysis

AIPAC's announcement last year that it would establish two new PACs marked a major shift in the organization's policy — the endorsement of candidates.

Israel's Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz speaks at AIPAC in Washington, US, March 25, 2019.

How is AIPAC's new strategy impacted by the Michigan win? - analysis

AIPAC's announcement last year that it would establish two new PACs marked a major shift in the organization's policy — the endorsement of candidates.

Israel's Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz speaks at AIPAC in Washington, US, March 25, 2019.

Rep. Haley Stevens defeats Rep. Andy Levin in Michigan Dem. primary

The race in Michigan between progressive Levin and moderate Stevens caught the attention of both AIPAC & J Street PACs. AIPAC called Stevens's Tuesday victory "monumental" for US-Israel relationship.

US Congresswoman Haley Stevens listens during a "End The Gun Violence" Town Hall in Commerce Township, Michigan, US, October 1, 2019.

Levin, Stevens to face off in a highly anticipated Democratic primary today

The race between progressive Levin and moderate Stevens has got the attention of both AIPAC and J Street PACs.

A bird flies by the United States Capitol building in Washington, US, March 17, 2022.

The antisemitic war waged on AIPAC - analysis

There is no question that we need to see less money in American politics and that America would be better off with campaign finance laws more similar to Israel and Canada than its outrageous system.

 SENATE MAJORITY Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York), serving at the time as minority leader, speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, 2020.

AIPAC’s huge investment in primary campaigns is paying off — but at what price down the road?

Until a year ago, the pro-Israel powerhouse was at pains to explain that it was not, in fact, a PAC.

 THEN-PRIME minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Conference in Washington in 2018.

AIPAC's new political action is legitimate - analysis

In December AIPAC announced that it was, for the first time, going to change its status, and both endorse and financially support candidates.

 A screenshot of the web page of AIPAC's new super PAC. It does not mention AIPAC or Israel. Taken March 21, 2022.