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Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

The survey comes as AIPAC has faced heightened scrutiny for pouring millions of dollars into Democratic primary races in New Jersey and Illinois in recent months.

A VISITOR holds an AIPAC folder in an elevator in Rayburn House Office Building on March 12, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Anti-missile batterie fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 22, 2026.

US funding for Iron Dome air defense system no longer enjoying bipartisan support

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American Jews balance Democratic party loyalty with concerns over Iran - opinion

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


J Street 'deeply alarmed' by annexation threat after Netanyahu-Gantz deal

Other major Jewish organizations from both sides of the political spectrum commended the two leaders for coming together, ending over a year of political stalemate in Israel.

Vehicles drive along a road in the Jordan Valley

Washington reacts to recent wave of rocket attacks in Israel

"We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and its people against acts of terror," the progressive Jewish group J Street said.

Former Republican US presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. July 20, 2016

J Street calls Democratic Majority for Israel to take down anti-Sanders ad

"DMFI, in reality, represents a minority of pro-Israel Democrats, who seem more concerned with targeting progressives over Israel policy than with confronting the destructive agenda of Donald Trump."

Democratic US presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at his New Hampshire primary night rally in Manchester, NH, US

J Street’s political action committee to raise $1 million to oust Trump

For the first time, J Street’s affiliated political action committee will raise money for a presidential candidate, arguing that any of the Democrats running is preferable to President Donald Trump.

J Street chief Jeremy Ben-Ami

Whacking Israel as a one-dimensional piñata isn’t ‘nuanced dialogue’

Israel shouldn’t be radical Jews’ favorite “constant” target. It’s a rich, complex, sometimes flawed, ultimately wonderful democracy filled with amazing people pulling off everyday miracles daily.

Jerusalem from above

Jerry Nadler: U.S. shouldn't use military aid as 'pressure point' on Israel

Israel needs the aid for defense, the Democrat politician said.

Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) waits to speak during a media briefing after a House vote approving rules for an impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2019

Jews lobby non-Jews to browbeat Jews – what do you call that?

If Sanders and J Street were “pro-Israel,” they would echo the Israeli Left, which remains patriotic and fights Palestinian terrorism while fighting for peace with the Palestinians.

J Street chief Jeremy Ben-Ami

Know comment: J Street’s foul formula

The organization’s new strategy: cutting US military aid to coerce Israel into withdrawals

BERNIE SANDERS, one of several US Democratic candidates who spoke at J Street.

Nikki Haley slams Bernie Sanders: He 'outdid himself'

In a speech at the J Street conference, Sanders said some of the $3.8 billion should go to humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Nikki Haley speaks during a news conference at U.N. headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 20, 2018

Presidential hopeful Michael Bennet: I think about my family during the Holocaust every day

The son of a Holocaust survivor mother, Bennet, 54, was the superintendent of Denver public schools prior to being tapped in 2009 to fill the vacated Senate seat.

 Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)