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‘Strategic interests’, lobby power: What influences Biden’s Israel support? | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 18: Protesters hold a demonstration in support of a cease fire in Gaza in the Cannon House Office Building on October 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. Members of the Jewish Voice for Peace and the IfNotNow movement staged a rally to call for a cease fire in the Israel–Hamas war. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX WONG / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The war in Gaza has intensified AIPAC’s endeavours. Since October 7, AIPAC has led efforts to advocate for $14bn in additional military support for Israel, a funding package that remains stalled in Congress.

It has also been a leading voice in criticising lawmakers who voiced concerns over Israel’s military campaign.

That criticism comes at a pivotal time for many elected officials. In the 2024 general elections, the presidency is up for grabs, as is every seat in the House of Representatives and 34 in the Senate.

Source: ‘Strategic interests’, lobby power: What influences Biden’s Israel support? | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera