Tag: American Israel Public Affairs Committee

As Gaza Death Toll Mounts, the Peace Lobby Fights for Influence in Washington

The Friends Committee, a Quaker lobbying group, has been pushing in Washington for a cease-fire, going up against more powerful and better-funded groups backing Israel.

Democratic Critics of Israel Draw Challengers Eyeing AIPAC’s Help

Groups aligned with AIPAC are likely to shower next year’s Democratic primaries with campaign cash. One key target: Representative Ilhan Omar.

Bowman Is Latest House Democrat to Face a Primary Over Israel Stance

George Latimer, the Westchester County executive, told The New York Times he would run against Mr. Bowman, a rising star of the Democratic left, next year.

Summer Lee and Other Democrats Face Potential Primary Challenges for Israel-Palestine Views

Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, who joined calls for a cease-fire, has become one of several progressive lawmakers facing new pressure from primary challengers.

Nikki Haley’s Pro-Israel Record Could Shape Her ’24 Bid

The G.O.P. contender’s combative defense of Israel defined her tenure at the United Nations. Will it also define her presidential campaign?