AIPAC

Pro-Israel political group

AIPAC is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a lobbying organization that advocates for pro-Israel policies in the United States Congress.

Founded in 1951, it is one of the most influential foreign-policy lobbying groups in Washington: AIPAC's annual conference draws thousands of attendees and major political figures.

Critics accuse it of stifling debate on Israeli policy; supporters see it as legitimate advocacy for a key ally.

lobbying

pro-Israel

Supportive of Israeli interests

influencePower to affect others
political action committeeOrganization funding electoral campaigns
PACCampaign contribution pooler

lobbyists · campaign contributions · fundraising · endorsements · candidates · elections · grassroots · pressure · voting records · donor network

legislation

Congress

U.S. lawmaking body

bipartisanshipCooperation between political rivals
resolutionsFormal decisions or pledges
amendmentsFormal changes to documents

bills · foreign aid · sanctions · committee · hearing · caucus · cosponsors · appropriations · defense funding · Iron Dome

Israel-policy

two-state solution

Parallel sovereignties in disputed land

peace processEfforts to end hostilities
IranIslamic republic in Asia
settlementsEstablished communities or agreements

Jerusalem · Gaza · West Bank · military aid · alliance · strategic partnership · deterrence · normalization · Hezbollah · Hamas

Opposites

political stance on israel

AIPACPalestinian Authority

Interim Palestinian governing body

Hamas · Knesset · state actor · sovereign nation

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG