March 29, 2017
4:21 am

IfNotNow protesters demonstrating at the AIPAC policy conference in Washington, D.C., March 26, 2017. (Ron Kampeas/JTA)

In search of common ground: Snapshots from the AIPAC conference

18,000 pro-Israel activists from both sides of the aisle attend confab; hundreds of IfNotNow protesters against the occupation are met with curiosity

By Ron Kampeas

March 28, 2017
1:56 pm

US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House on February 15, 2017 in Washington, DC. (AFP/Mandel Ngan)

Trump tells Israel he plans peace push ‘very soon’ — report

US envoy to meet with Abbas in Jordan Wednesday; Netanyahu and Kahlon in negotiations to end coalition crisis over public broadcaster

By Raoul Wootliff

March 28, 2017
2:27 am

House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks at the 2017 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, March 27, 2017. (Screenshot)

At AIPAC, Paul Ryan talks tough on Iran, says US will no longer tolerate UN’s anti-Israel bias

House Speaker suggests listing IRGC as a foreign terror organization, urges additional non-nuclear sanctions on Tehran

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

March 27, 2017
11:29 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is projected on screen in Washington, Monday, March 27, 2017, as he speaks to attendees of the AIPAC Policy Conference 2017 via satellite from Israel (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nikki Haley tells AIPAC: At the UN now, ‘there’s a new sheriff in town’

US envoy to UN vows to prevent any repeat of anti-settlement resolution; Paul Ryan rails against Iran, BDS movement

By Times of Israel staff

March 26, 2017
11:09 pm

Anti-settlement demonstrators hold placards and protest in front of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, on March 26, 2017, during the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference. (AFP Photo/Andrew Biraj)

Far-left Jews protest outside AIPAC conference

Clashes erupt between anti-settlement group and activists from far-right JDL, who hold a counter-demonstration

By JTA and Times of Israel staff

March 26, 2017
9:02 pm

Rwandan President Paul Kagame speaks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2017. (AFP Photo/Andrew Biraj)

Kagame hails Rwanda-Israel bond at AIPAC

Rwandan president says Jewish state’s existence not an ‘infringement’ on others, highlights both countries as victims of genocide

By Dave Clark

March 25, 2017
6:09 am

File: Sen. Ben Cardin speaking at a news conference at the US Capitol, Oct. 1, 2015. (Win McNamee/Getty Images via JTA)

Bipartisan bill in House and Senate targets settlement boycotters with fines

Senator spearheading Israel Anti-Boycott bill says DC ‘shouldn’t stand idle’ when foreign bodies try to isolate key ally Israel

By Ron Kampeas

March 24, 2017
10:10 pm

President Donald Trump walks to the White House after arriving on Marine One, Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

In letter to Trump, 191 House members urge support for two states

Signed almost entirely by Democrats, missive wants president to reaffirm ‘longstanding, bipartisan commitment’ to two-state solution

By Eric Cortellessa

March 24, 2017
3:02 am

Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey addresses the AIPAC annual policy conference in Washington, DC, March 5, 2013. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images via JTA)

Senators bring new Iran sanctions bill over missile tests, terrorism

On eve of AIPAC conference, bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks to punish those involved in arms sales to or from Iran

By Ron Kampeas

March 22, 2017
2:19 am

AIPAC attendees standing and cheering Donald Trump at the policy conference in Washington on March 21, 2016. (screen capture: AIPAC/JLTV)

AIPAC confab to seek bipartisan spirit in deeply polarized capital

On agenda for March 26-28 pro-Israel lobby conference: Iran, boycott efforts, foreign assistance, but no mention of two states

By Ron Kampeas

March 18, 2017
4:52 am

Rep. Eliot Engel of New York speaking at a news conference held by Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee criticizing the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to foreign spending, March 16, 2017. Engel is joined by Reps. Albio Sires, left, of New Jersey, and William Keating of Massachusetts. (HFAC-Democrats)

Jewish groups say Trump budget is bad for Israel

Democratic lawmakers express alarm at proposed cut to foreign spending, saying it would undercut US influence abroad

By Ron Kampeas

March 17, 2017
10:55 pm

Then State Sen. Jamie Raskin talks to a supporter who voted early for him on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 before he successfully won his seat to represent Maryland's 8th congressional district in the House of Representatives. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Jamie Raskin promotes his brand of progressivism to counter Trump

New Jewish congressman from Maryland talks with ToI about anti-Semitism, Trump’s presidency, Israel’s predicament and the meaning of politics

By Eric Cortellessa

March 16, 2017
9:21 am

Frank Gaffney, founder and president of the Center for Security Policy, gives an interview on Islam in America published in November 2016. (Screen capture/YouTube)

AIPAC paid $60,000 to group that peddles anti-Muslim conspiracy theories

Official from pro-Israel lobbying group says payment was for an ad Frank Gaffney’s group ran against the Iran deal

By JTA

March 10, 2017
11:19 pm

US Vice President Mike Pence speaking during the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership meeting at The Venetian Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Feb. 24, 2017. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Mike Pence to keynote AIPAC conference

Vice president leads bipartisan array of speakers at March 26-8 event in Washington

By Ron Kampeas

March 4, 2017
10:00 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2015 Policy Conference, March 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. (photo credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images/AFP)

Why my heart won’t entirely be at AIPAC

Why the policy conference should address religious inequality in Israel, including the stalled Kotel agreement

By Daniel Dorsch

Topic: AIPAC American Israel Public Affairs Committee

In search of common ground: Snapshots from the AIPAC conference

18,000 pro-Israel activists from both sides of the aisle attend confab; hundreds of IfNotNow protesters against the occupation are met with curiosity

Trump tells Israel he plans peace push ‘very soon’ — report

US envoy to meet with Abbas in Jordan Wednesday; Netanyahu and Kahlon in negotiations to end coalition crisis over public broadcaster

At AIPAC, Paul Ryan talks tough on Iran, says US will no longer tolerate UN’s anti-Israel bias

House Speaker suggests listing IRGC as a foreign terror organization, urges additional non-nuclear sanctions on Tehran

Nikki Haley tells AIPAC: At the UN now, ‘there’s a new sheriff in town’

US envoy to UN vows to prevent any repeat of anti-settlement resolution; Paul Ryan rails against Iran, BDS movement

Far-left Jews protest outside AIPAC conference

Clashes erupt between anti-settlement group and activists from far-right JDL, who hold a counter-demonstration

Kagame hails Rwanda-Israel bond at AIPAC

Rwandan president says Jewish state’s existence not an ‘infringement’ on others, highlights both countries as victims of genocide

Bipartisan bill in House and Senate targets settlement boycotters with fines

Senator spearheading Israel Anti-Boycott bill says DC ‘shouldn’t stand idle’ when foreign bodies try to isolate key ally Israel

In letter to Trump, 191 House members urge support for two states

Signed almost entirely by Democrats, missive wants president to reaffirm ‘longstanding, bipartisan commitment’ to two-state solution

Senators bring new Iran sanctions bill over missile tests, terrorism

On eve of AIPAC conference, bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks to punish those involved in arms sales to or from Iran

AIPAC confab to seek bipartisan spirit in deeply polarized capital

On agenda for March 26-28 pro-Israel lobby conference: Iran, boycott efforts, foreign assistance, but no mention of two states

Jewish groups say Trump budget is bad for Israel

Democratic lawmakers express alarm at proposed cut to foreign spending, saying it would undercut US influence abroad

Jamie Raskin promotes his brand of progressivism to counter Trump

New Jewish congressman from Maryland talks with ToI about anti-Semitism, Trump’s presidency, Israel’s predicament and the meaning of politics

AIPAC paid $60,000 to group that peddles anti-Muslim conspiracy theories

Official from pro-Israel lobbying group says payment was for an ad Frank Gaffney’s group ran against the Iran deal

Mike Pence to keynote AIPAC conference

Vice president leads bipartisan array of speakers at March 26-8 event in Washington

Why my heart won’t entirely be at AIPAC

Why the policy conference should address religious inequality in Israel, including the stalled Kotel agreement

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