Topic: israel
Was Trump's Iran Deal a "Catastrophic Capitulation" for Israel?
The NYT's reporting on Israel's shock is accurate, but its 'none of Israel's war aims' verdict omits Israel's real tactical wins, and the Lebanon-withdrawal claim is genuinely contested.
AIPAC's $209 Million Grip: Who Owns Congress, by Party
AIPAC spends 2.5x more per Democrat than per Republican but covers 99% of the GOP — both parties are captured through different mechanisms, and the actual lever is Democratic primaries.
Fleeing Justice via the Law of Return: Fact-Checking the CBS Investigation
CBS's core claims about accused sex offenders exploiting Israel's Law of Return are substantiated by court outcomes and policy changes; the most direct current-administration connection is the…
The Money Trail: Trump, AIPAC, and Unconditional Support for Israel
Over $230M in pro-Israel spending has flowed to Trump since 2020 — while the US vetoes ceasefire resolutions, sanctions the ICC, and ships $21.7B in weapons as Gaza death toll passes 72,000.
Itamar Ben-Gvir: From Convicted Extremist to Minister — And What America Isn't Seeing
A convicted supporter of a terrorist organization now runs Israel's police — and the US both condemns and enables him while Europe fights back.
AIPAC and American Politics: Who Gets the Money, Who Votes the Line
AIPAC spent $126.9M in 2024 across both parties — but its sharpest weapon targets Democratic primaries, while Israel-friendly legislation passes with overwhelming bipartisan support.