The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-israel-lobby/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:18:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png the Israel lobby | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/the-israel-lobby/ 32 32 Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman’s defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri https://www.timesofisrael.com/next-up-cori-bush-after-jamaal-bowmans-defeat-pro-israel-donors-pivot-to-missouri/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:29:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3323264 An AIPAC-led campaign has set its sights on deposing the St. Louis congresswoman, another member of the far-left 'Squad' up for reelection, though success is far from a given

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]]> AIPAC names Elliot Brandt as next CEO amid uncertain future for US-Israel relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-names-elliot-brandt-as-next-ceo-amid-uncertain-future-for-us-israel-relations/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:43:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3305536 Lobbying group's former No. 2 takes helm as Israel-Hamas war approaches ninth month and AIPAC draws bipartisan ire from anti-Israel fringes

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]]> Civilians in Israel’s north lobby world leaders to make Hezbollah keep UN truce lines https://www.timesofisrael.com/civilians-in-israels-north-lobby-world-leaders-to-make-hezbollah-keep-un-truce-lines/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:30:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3254134 Terror group refuses to withdraw forces as agreed in 2006's UN Resolution 1701, making southern Lebanon a stronghold; Lobby 1701 works to prevent a repeat of the Oct. 7 massacre

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]]> AIPAC-funded Michigan Democrat may overthrow Jewish political dynasty https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-funded-michigan-democrat-may-overthrow-jewish-political-dynasty/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:02:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2806167 Lobby group prefers the non-Jewish Haley Stevens, seen as more likely to fulfill its vision of US-Israel ties, to Andy Levin, who believes in conditioning funds to the Jewish state

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]]> In Texas Democratic primary, AIPAC-backed candidate claims victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-texas-democratic-primary-aipac-backed-candidate-claims-victory/ Wed, 25 May 2022 17:52:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2769680 Rep. Henry Cuellar holds a razor-thin margin over his opponent, Jessica Cisneros, who was endorsed by progressives and J Street

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]]> After 70 years on the sidelines, AIPAC will now officially fundraise for politicians https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-70-years-on-the-sidelines-aipac-will-now-officially-fundraise-for-politicians/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:18:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2667835 US pro-Israel lobby says profound change is 'an opportunity to significantly deepen and strengthen the involvement of the pro-Israel community in politics'

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]]> New Israeli film projects AIPAC’s steady drift from idealistic bipartisan roots https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-israeli-film-projects-aipacs-steady-drift-from-idealistic-bipartisan-roots/ Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:38:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2383190 'The Kings of Capitol Hill,' airing on Israel's YesDocu before going global, examines how the pro-Israel lobby eschewed mainstream US Jewry for Evangelical Christians and the right

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]]> Could Charles Koch become the George Soros of the right? https://www.timesofisrael.com/could-charles-koch-become-the-george-soros-of-the-right/ Sun, 27 May 2018 22:50:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1844031 With the GOP mega-donor funding academic projects run by those hostile to Israel, Jewish Democrats hope to leverage stigma into an attack on Republicans who take Koch money

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]]> Rouhani in Europe: ‘Zionist lobby’ blocking friendlier US-Iran ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/rouhani-in-europe-israel-lobby-blocking-friendlier-us-iran-ties/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:07:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1328947 Iranian president says relationship with Washington could improve; Knesset speaker criticizes European leaders for giving leader warm welcome on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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]]> AIPAC announces new director of its Jerusalem office https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-announces-new-director-of-its-jerusalem-office/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:07:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1291859 Cameron Brown to take over as influential pro-Israel lobby’s Israel director in early December

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]]> Why I’m increasing my donation to AIPAC https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/why-im-increasing-my-donation-to-aipac/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:33:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1253410 Despite its failure to foil the Iran deal, the powerful lobby is wildly successful at pushing Israel awareness

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]]> Former Australian foreign minister attacks ‘pro-Israel lobby’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-australian-foreign-minister-attacks-pro-israel-lobby/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:15:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=946524 Bob Carr decries 'unhealthy' influence over Canberra’s foreign policy, which has been 'subcontracted' to Jewish donors

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]]> Power’s interventionism thrills pro-Israel set — until it comes to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/powers-interventionism-thrills-pro-israel-set-until-it-comes-to-israel/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:11:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=546682 Although she's received strong endorsements, some influential groups question Obama's nominee for UN ambassador

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]]> Pink Floyd’s Waters: US has ‘knee-jerk’ support for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/pink-floyds-waters-us-has-knee-jerk-support-for-israel/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:54:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=463858 Singer says he's 'thinking through' his call to boycott Israel, claims Washington doesn't truly want to broker a peace deal with the Palestinians

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]]> How Hagel won the Armed Services Committee hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-hagel-won-the-armed-services-committee-hearing/ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:04:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=361784 He stuttered through eight hours of grilling, but senators were grandstanding rather than raising issues of substance

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