U.S.-Israel alliance
Coverage of U.S.-Israel alliance in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Senate hopeful calls AIPAC donations 'legalized bribery,' remains silent on other donations
Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' in a post to X, while his campaign did not address similar scrutiny of other groups like PAL PAC and Arab American PAC. El-Sayed's comments come ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, a pro-Israel candidate, with both candidates debating the U.S.-Israel alliance and foreign policy influence. El-Sayed's financial disclosures include assets totaling between $580,000 and $1.7 million, with his wife reporting real estate holdings in India.
- AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo wins Maryland primary, as other Democrats turn on lobby group
Adrian Boafo, backed by AIPAC and associated with Congressman Steny Hoyer, won Maryland's primary and pledged to strengthen the US-Israel alliance while advocating aid for Palestinians. The victory occurs amid growing opposition to AIPAC within the Democratic Party.
- The Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters
The article argues that mainstream media mischaracterizes Democratic tensions over Israel as voter divisions rather than a growing gap between voters and party leadership. Polling data indicates a majority of Democrats oppose U.S. support for Israel and view the U.S.-Israel relationship as harmful, contrasting with pro-Israel stances of party leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.