Neither Candidate Has Much to Say About Israel. So Why Is AIPAC Pouring Money Into This Race?
The powerful lobbying group is going against a Capitol Police officer who fended off January 6 insurrectionists.
Politics
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israel “Likely” Used U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Violation of International Law. That’s OK, Though, State Department Says.
Antony Blinken’s report identifies “incidents that raise concerns,” but says Israel is not blocking humanitarian aid.
Israel’s War on Gaza
AIPAC and Republican Donors Raising Big Money for Maxine Dexter Against Susheela Jayapal in Oregon
A donor to Dexter in the Portland congressional race tells The Intercept: “I give all my contributions through AIPAC.”
Israel’s War on Gaza
Even Biden’s Lawyers Are Urging the White House to Change Course on Gaza
An open letter from government attorneys questions the legal cover for arms transfers to Israel.
Voices
Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process
A new anti-terrorism bill would allow the government to take away vital tax exemptions from nonprofit news outlets.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israeli Military Refusers Appeal to Biden: “Stop Arming Israel’s War”
Tal Mitnick and Sofia Orr, who are in prison for refusing to serve in Israel’s military, are pleading with Biden to help stop the war on Gaza.
Israel’s War on Gaza
As Biden Warns Against Rafah Invasion, AIPAC Pushes Congress to Support Israel’s Operation
In talking points reviewed by The Intercept, the pro-Israel lobby argues that Israel has “no other option” but to invade Rafah.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Some Universities Chose Violence. Others Responded to Protests by Considering Student Demands.
At least seven schools have reached an agreement with students around investment transparency and exploring divestment from Israel.
Voices
They Used to Say Arabs Can’t Have Democracy Because It’d Be Bad for Israel. Now the U.S. Can’t Have It Either.
On campus, inside the Capitol, and in court, there’s an all-out assault on American democracy in the name of Israel.
Israel’s War on Gaza
In No Labels Call, Josh Gottheimer, Mike Lawler, and University Trustees Agree: FBI Should Investigate Campus Protests
The bipartisan duo also praised schools that brought in police to violently quell protests and connected the demonstrations to the TikTok ban.