AIPAC

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is a pro-Israel lobbying group that advocates its policies to the legislative and executive branches of the United States. One of several pro-Israel lobbying organizations in the country, it has been called one of the most powerful lobbying groups there.
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Some of the key events about AIPAC

  • 1954
    Successfully lobbied for the passage of the Mutual Security Act, providing military aid to Israel
  • 1967
    Helped secure emergency military assistance for Israel during the Six-Day War
  • 1973
    Played a crucial role in obtaining U.S. military aid for Israel during the Yom Kippur War
  • 1975
    Accused of violating lobbying laws by failing to register as a foreign agent
  • 1979
    Supported the Camp David Accords, leading to peace between Israel and Egypt
  • 1984
    Criticized for pressuring Congress to increase foreign aid to Israel despite budget constraints
  • 1985
    Advocated for the U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement, boosting economic ties
  • 1990
    Helped secure loan guarantees for Israel to assist with absorbing Soviet Jewish immigrants
  • 1992
    Involved in controversy over alleged influence on US policy during the Gulf War
  • 1995
    Supported the Jerusalem Embassy Act, recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital
  • 2002
    Backed the U.S.-Israel Cooperative Development Research Act, enhancing scientific collaboration
  • 2004
    Embroiled in an espionage scandal involving Pentagon official Lawrence Franklin
  • 2005
    Two former AIPAC employees indicted for allegedly passing classified information to Israel
  • 2006
    Advocated for increased U.S. aid to Israel during the Second Lebanon War
  • 2007
    Accused of exerting undue influence on US foreign policy towards Iran
  • 2009
    Criticized for opposing President Obama's push for a settlement freeze in the West Bank
  • 2014
    Faced backlash for lobbying against the Iran nuclear deal
  • 2016
    Supported the passage of the Combating BDS Act, opposing boycotts against Israel
  • 2019
    Condemned for supporting Israel's decision to ban US congresswomen from entering the country
  • 2021
    Criticized for initially remaining silent on the January 6th Capitol attack

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