The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aipac-american-israel-public-affairs-committee/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:47:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png AIPAC American Israel Public Affairs Committee | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aipac-american-israel-public-affairs-committee/ 32 32 Texas man accused of plot to attack state Capitol, was reportedly mad at AIPAC https://www.timesofisrael.com/texas-man-accused-of-plot-to-attack-state-capitol-was-reportedly-mad-at-aipac/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:33:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3906693 Benny Caldera Jr. charged with making a terroristic threat after reportedly saying he'd shoot up statehouse in Austin

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]]> Poll: Most US Jewish voters deeply concerned Netanyahu has fueled antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-majority-of-us-jewish-voters-concerned-netanyahu-has-fueled-antisemitism/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:15:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3899801 Survey shows that despite criticism of premier, 86% identify as pro-Israel, though majorities back aid cuts and remain divided over AIPAC’s role in primaries; most US Jews plan to vote Democrat

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]]> J Street on the offensive with pledge to spend $3 million against AIPAC-backed candidates https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-on-the-offensive-with-pledge-to-spend-3-million-against-aipac-backed-candidates/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:15:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3895917 Leader of US liberal Jewish group says Democrats hoping to defeat Republican rivals should no longer fear the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's war chest: 'It’s a new era for us'

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]]> Palestinian journalist accused of racism for calling Hakeem Jeffries ‘AIPAC monkey’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-journalist-accused-of-racism-for-calling-hakeem-jeffries-aipac-monkey/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:05:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3891703 Israel critic Rula Jebreal says insult referred to Japan's three wise monkeys; Black lawmakers reject explanation, denounce use of language long deployed against Black people

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]]> Israel critic Ed Markey trounces Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-critic-ed-markey-trounces-seth-moulton-in-massachusetts-democratic-senate-primary/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:24:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889990 80-year-old progressive veteran vows Massachusetts is ‘not backing down’ as he accuses Trump of attacking Americans’ futures' and 'dreams'

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]]> Progressive bolstered by anti-AIPAC messaging wins Democratic Senate primary in Oklahoma https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-bolstered-by-anti-aipac-messaging-wins-democratic-senate-primary-in-oklahoma/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:39:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3885819 N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas, latest left-winger to win a red-state primary, secures long-shot candidacy after rejecting 'garbage' funds from pro-Israel lobby, which sat out race

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]]> Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers said to ask AIPAC not to campaign on his behalf https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-gop-senate-candidate-mike-rogers-said-to-ask-aipac-not-to-campaign-on-his-behalf/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:32:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3883543 As pro-Israel lobby group becomes increasingly unpopular across US politics, Axios says aides for Rogers warned its involvement would be detrimental to defeating Abdul El-Sayed

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]]> Progressive opposed by AIPAC wins California special election to succeed Eric Swalwell https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-opposed-by-aipac-wins-california-special-election-to-succeed-eric-swalwell/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:49:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3883000 State Senator Aisha Wahab, who backs ending military aid for Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza, says her victory shows her constituency 'cannot be bought'

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]]> Israel-focused California primary pits progressive against AIPAC-backed moderate https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-focused-california-primary-pits-progressive-against-aipac-backed-moderate/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:43:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3881607 Tuesday's Democratic race for congressional seat is between Melissa Hernandez, whose campaign has received millions from pro-Israel PACs, and Aisha Wahab, who accuses Israel of genocide

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]]> Democratic incumbent loses Connecticut primary in which Israel not a decisive factor https://www.timesofisrael.com/democratic-incumbent-loses-connecticut-primary-in-which-israel-not-a-decisive-factor/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:54:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3878550 Luke Bronin, who has said US military aid for Israel shouldn't be used for offensive weapons but backs 'defenses for civilians,' soundly defeats AIPAC-backed John Larson

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]]> Progressive Israel critic defeats more moderate Democrat in Minnesota Senate primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-israel-critic-defeats-more-moderate-democrat-in-minnesota-senate-primary/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3877939 Peggy Flanagan, who accuses Israel of committing genocide, beats Angie Craig, who's opposed Netanyahu and Iran war, but whom Flanagan branded as 'AIPAC's candidate'

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]]> Bernie Sanders urges Democrats to ban ‘corrupt’ AIPAC spending in primaries https://www.timesofisrael.com/bernie-sanders-urges-democrats-to-ban-corrupt-aipac-spending-in-primaries/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:57:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3877124 Jewish progressive slams pro-Israel lobby for considering funding Republican nominee for Michigan Senate seat after failing to tank Abdul El-Sayed's primary race

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]]> Did Cori Bush’s focus on AIPAC doom her Missouri Democratic primary bid? https://www.timesofisrael.com/did-cori-bushs-focus-on-aipac-doom-her-missouri-democratic-primary-bid/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:28:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3875422 22-point victory for Wesley Bell — incumbent backed by pro-Israel lobby — indicates that views on Jewish state, even in deep-blue communities, aren't monolithic or always decisive

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]]> After attacking AIPAC, El-Sayed seeks support from Michigan’s pro-Israel Democrats https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-attacking-aipac-el-sayed-seeks-support-from-michigans-pro-israel-democrats/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:54:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3874838 Having edged out pro-Israel Stevens, Democratic Senate nominee asserts commitment to Jewish safety, calls for party unity, while maintaining opposition to military aid for Israel

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]]> Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win is a watershed moment for anti-Israel Democrats https://www.timesofisrael.com/abdul-el-sayeds-michigan-primary-win-is-a-watershed-moment-for-anti-israel-democrats/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:59:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3874736 Progressive in key swing state takes a step closer to the US Senate, after tens of millions of dollars spent by AIPAC, marking a huge victory for opponents of Israel in the party

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