AIPAC

'Cancer of the Jewish community': Amb. Leiter slams J Street's support of arms embargo on Israel

J Street recently changed its position on American security assistance to Israel and called for phasing out direct US military aid, including funding connected to systems such as Iron Dome.

Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter the President residence in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.
In a new ad for the reelection of Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a rainbow star of David is prominently featured behind Republican activist investor Paul Singer, who is Jewish.

Jewish Republican Paul Singer tarred with rainbow Star of David in anti-LGBTQ Kentucky ad

Graduates and guests of Rutgers University graduation exit the ceremonies

Rutgers disinvites commencement speaker for claiming Israelis 'train dogs to assault prisoners'

CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.

The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion


AIPAC is stifling debate on Israel, Barak charges in pro-democracy event

Barak urged American Jews to oppose the judicial reform plan, explaining that “you have a moral commitment to stand behind the protests.”

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, in 2018.

What's pro-Israel activism's future amid Netanyahu's war on democracy? - opinion

Growing numbers of Jews and Americans fear Israel is moving toward a theocratic/nationalist/apartheid autocracy. Will J Street absorb pro-Israel supporters from AIPAC?

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken addresses the AIPAC Policy Summit in Washington in June.

Blinken’s AIPAC speech puts US-Israel ties into perspective - analysis

A Biden invitation means the ties are good; no invitation means they are bad.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves after delivering remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy Summit in Washington, US, June 5, 2023.

Who attended US Speaker McCarthy's bipartisan Israel event?

Tlaib ultimately hosted her event on the Senate side of the Capitol, securing a room with the help of a progressive Jewish ally, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

 US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (L) is seen alongside Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in Jerusalem, Israel, on May 1, 2023.

Israel at 75: What comes next for Jewish state at home, abroad?

For Israel at 75, my glass is three-quarters full, and the future for Israel is bright despite its significant challenges.

 A topsy-turvy Knesset seen through a crystal ball.

50 years after his first visit, these are a recent oleh's thoughts on Israel - opinion

I visited well over 90 times, bought two apartments and expended thousands of hours and dollars in Zionist causes, including creating a Jewish high school with one of its core tenets being Zionism.

 OPPOSITION MK Gilad Kariv points an accusing finger at Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee chairman Simcha Rothman. The opposition should be viewed as a loyal opposition and not the enemy, says the writer.

US Jews issue penalty card to the Israeli government - opinion

The basic facts are that the majority of non-Orthodox American Jews are liberal supporters of the Democratic Party and its values.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Conference of Presidents in Jerusalem, last month. ‘Their message is intended for the Israeli government and the man who heads it, Bibi Netanyahu,’ says the writer.

Gov't MK to AIPAC: We will work together for a more democratic Israel

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley expressed concern following the judge's expressions of admiration for former High Court president Aharon Barak.

 MK Ohad Tal with the AIPC delegation on February 8, 2023

AIPAC should speak up against Israel's judicial reform - opinion

As the main pro-Israel organization in the US, AIPAC should take a proactive stance and voice its concerns about judicial reform.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, in 2018.

Robert H. Asher: A modest American-Israeli hero - opinion

Bob wasn’t interested in power, fame or glory. He simply wanted to do the right thing – for Israel and America. As AIPAC’s president, he took that same philosophy nationally.

 ROBERT H. ASHER