The Israel lobby is one of the most powerful and pervasive special interest groups in the U.S. It consists of a multitude of institutions and individuals that work to influence Congress, the president, academia, the media, religious institutions, and American public opinion on behalf of Israel. View the list…
Israel lobby groups have given Trump over $230 million, part of the lobby’s pervasive influence in shaping American policy in favor of Israel
Death statistics in Gaza; Israel kills another journalist; Israel must be hiding sexual crimes; “defeat Hamas before Trump’s inauguration”; calls to expand attacks on West Bank; many captives are now missing; more.
Do U.S. congress people sign a pledge to Israel? How much does the pro-Israel lobby contribute to pro-Israel politicians?
Why has the US been willing to set aside its own security and that of many of its allies in order to advance the interests of another state?
Israeli forces storm northern Gaza hospital, assassinate Lebanese journalists; Israeli legislature poised to ban primary humanitarian aid org in Gaza; some US voices try to erase Palestine from discourse; more.
The pro-Israel lobby radically changed its approach. Instead of showering funds on candidates in general elections, it moved to defeat progressive candidates in primaries, thus preventing them from sure victories in their urban safe seats in Democratic strongholds.
In an unusually frank interview with Krystal Ball and Kyle Kulinski about the slaughter in Gaza, Norman Finkelstein pointed out: “The Israel Lobby is very well organized and very wealthy.” He discussed the actions of the “Jewish supremacist billionaire class,” perceptions of “goyim” envy, and much else.
The ADL has spent record amounts on lobbying – an effort that critics say is primarily in support of legislation that would punish criticism of Israel and target pro-Palestinian groups
Top political scientist and prominent author Professor John Mearsheimer says Biden doesn’t rein in Israel because of the Israel Lobby. He says supporting Israel is not in the US strategic or moral interest.