AIPAC

Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC

Newsom, widely believed to be running for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, was offering a clear sign that he is aiming to appeal to a voter base that is increasingly critical of Israel.

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom attends the inauguration of new installations at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as part of the prison’s transformation plan, in San Quentin, California, US, February 20, 2026.
A BANNER that reads "Dump AIPAC" is displayed by demonstrators as they take part in a protest against the US backing of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, outside the Washington office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington, DC, US, September 22, 2025.

Jewish Illinois rep. withdraws endorsement for congressional candidate over AIPAC ties

Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Jewish officials rebuke Rep. Randy Fine over post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs

Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem December 2, 2025.

FM Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Washington Board of Peace summit


Massachusetts congressman returns AIPAC donations, refuses further support

AIPAC emphasized that its member base was made up of American citizens - Republicans, Democrats, and independents - who wanted to advance policies that strengthened US-Israel ties.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton from Massachusetts running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.

No. 43: Elliot Brandt, Bernard Kaminetsky: The leaders of AIPAC

AIPAC has fought to ensure that Israel has not become the cause of any one political party at a time of increasing radicalism and polarization in American politics.

(L-R): Elliot Brandt, Bernard Kaminetsky

Sa'ar departs for state visit to US, to meet counterpart Rubio, Jewish leaders

This will mark the second official meeting between Sa'ar and Rubio, following the latter's February visit to Israel.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (R) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) during a meeting in February; illustrative.

Israel will always be in a never-ending PR battle - opinion

Public diplomacy in Israel has been an issue that no one has known how to handle successfully.

A GIRL holds a hand fan that reads ‘Free Palestine’ during a recent protest in Valletta, Malta.

Bernie Sanders openly attacks AIPAC, calls for boycott from Democrats

Senator Sanders asked all Democrats to stop their relationship with AIPAC, calling them "the organization that helped deliver the presidency to Donald Trump."

Bernie Sanders speaks during an event at NHTI Concord Community College in Concord, New Hampshire, US. October 22, 2024.

Armenian lawmakers meet AIPAC as Yerevan condemns Israel, echoes Iranian talking points

While Armenian officials seek closer ties with the pro-Israel lobby in the US, activists warn that on the ground, pro-Iranian and anti-Israel messaging persists.

 Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan attends the second 3+3 Regional platform summit in Tehran, Iran, October 23, 2023.

Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson throw down in ‘rough’ interview about potential Iran strikes

Carlson spent a lot of time attacking the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel advocacy group, Cruz said.

 Senator Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson on the Tucker Carlson show, June 19, 2025.

Herzog urges US Jews to stand united in supporting Israel amid growing divides

In a meeting with AIPAC, Herzog stresses the urgent need for hostages' return and warns against Iran’s ambitions.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends an iftar meal in the Arab Israeli town of Shfra'am, on April 13, 2023.

Before Nita Lowey died, Trump’s DOGE eviscerated the $250m. Middle East peace fund named for her

MEPPA was the largest investment in civil society peace efforts—now its future hangs in the balance.

 Reps. Nita Lowey and Eliot Engel of New York speak to AIPAC's annual policy conference on March 25, 2019.

Gaza airstrikes are not one-off, US approved in advance, Gideon Sa'ar tells AIPAC

Sa'ar's comments came as he spoke at a meeting hosted by AIPAC's Board of Directors in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (R) speaks at a meeting hosted by AIPAC's Board of Directors, March 18, 2025.