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Pro-Israel lobby group UN Watch claimed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres disparaged Francesca Albanese, but Guterres has named no individuals in response to the allegations.
In the competitive Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, Rogers has signaled a preference for AIPAC to refrain from direct independent expenditures, highlighting shifting dynamics in pro-Israel lobbying influence.
As the 2026 US midterms approach, significant funds are being directed into political races involving candidates who challenge Israel, raising questions about the influence of the pro-Israel lobby on American elections.
The pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC is facing increased criticism over its political spending and influence in campaigns, particularly as U.S. support for Israel has become a central issue in Democratic primary contests.
In Michigan, the Democratic Secretary of State won the primary for governor, while the Democratic Senate primary saw a contest between old-guard and rising coalition candidates. In Kansas, Cindy Holscher won the Democratic primary for governor, setting up a showdown with a Trump-backed Republican.
A new book examines the nearly eight-decade growth of the pro-Israel lobby, described as the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history, influencing presidents since Truman.
A pro-Israel lobby has launched a nearly $20 million financial campaign to defeat progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming US Senate primary elections in Michigan.
NYC Mayor Mamdani's recent comment referring to the pro-Israel lobby as 'monsters' has ignited a significant antisemitism controversy.
Al Jazeera reports that the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC is attempting to conceal its spending in US elections, allegedly using shell PACs with deceptive names to defeat critics of Israel.
A panel within the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has rejected a resolution that sought to condemn the influence of the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC. This decision is seen as a setback for progressive factions within the party critical of AIPAC's involvement in Democratic contests.
The intervention of AIPAC supporters in Chicago-area Democratic primaries, including one race with opposing Jewish candidates, has made the pro-Israel lobby a contentious issue on the left.
A pro-Israel lobby group is reportedly demanding the removal of a special UN rapporteur and is spreading disinformation to achieve this goal.
Despite mounting domestic criticism over Middle East policy, influential lobbying organizations are dramatically increasing campaign contributions ahead of the congressional elections.
Like many progressives in the current election cycle, N'kyila Thomas repeatedly vowed during her campaign to reject funds from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobby.
A special election in California has become a focal point for debate over the influence of the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC within the Democratic Party, with significant spending by affiliated groups.
AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson was defeated by Luke Bronin in the Connecticut Democratic primary, highlighting the pro-Israel lobby group's increasing political toxicity in Democratic primaries.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a major pro-Israel lobby, has significantly increased its investment in Democratic candidates ahead of the midterms, doubling its donations compared to previous legislative elections amidst growing American disapproval of Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
The influence of the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC, and its links to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is sparking controversy and backlash in US midterm election campaigns.
The New York Times has drawn criticism and raised eyebrows for referring to AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobbying group, as 'hard-right' in its reporting.
Ahead of New York primaries, Mamdani described the major pro-Israel lobby AIPAC as an organization for whom the only thing more frightening than democracy is an end to genocide and Netanyahu’s wars.
Jasmeet Bains, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, retracted her earlier statement accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. This reversal came after she received support from a pro-Israel lobbying group.
A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates a significant increase in unfavorable views of Israel among Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents, leading to internal party clashes over the influence of the pro-Israel lobby.
An article criticizes the Open University for allegedly caving to a pro-Israel lobby group regarding the use of the term 'ancient Palestine', raising concerns about freedom of speech and academic freedom.
The pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC has allocated $54 million for congressional races ahead of the midterms, though recent primaries show heavy spending does not guarantee victory.
Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers and his allies reportedly asked the influential pro-Israel organization AIPAC to cease its opposition campaign targeting his election bid.
Minnesota's Democratic nominee, Flanagan, has openly criticized her opponent Craig's backing from the pro-Israel lobby, labeling her as 'AIPAC’s candidate' during the primary lead-up.
An opinion piece argues that criticism of the pro-Israel lobby has become an acceptable means to express antisemitic views, framing it as a form of libel against Jewish people.
A pro-Israel lobbying group, AIPAC, has deployed significant spending power to support Haley Stevens against progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's US Senate race.
J Street, a liberal Zionist organization, is positioning itself as a 'pro-Israel, pro-peace' rival to Aipac, gaining traction within the Democratic establishment as Aipac's brand faces scrutiny.
Critics slammed the New York Times for calling AIPAC a "hard-right pro-Israel lobbying group" in its coverage of the House vote on Israel aid.
Filings reveal that AIEF, a charitable affiliate of the pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions funding lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members and Capitol Hill staffers since October 7.
J Street, a self-described progressive Zionist movement and pro-Israel lobbying group, has announced its support for halting US military aid to Israel, marking a significant shift in its policy.
A key loss for AIPAC in Illinois is seen as a signal of growing challenges for the pro-Israel lobby among Democrats, who are increasingly angered by Israel's current government and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
An article discusses the influence of pro-Israel lobby groups on American midterm elections.