The New York Times is raising eyebrows among critics over how it characterized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the U.S.-based group that has become a target of anti-Israel advocates.On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted on a bill brought by outgoing anti-Israel Rep.Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to cut military and humanitarian aid funding to Israel, which ultimately failed to pass but still earned majority support among Democratic lawmakers, resulting 103-98.
Massie was the sole Republican vote.In the Times' report on the vote, it highlighted how Democrats have increasingly vowed not to accept donations from AIPAC, which historically gave to both Democrats and Republicans who are supportive of Israel and its alliance with the U.S.Among those who have committed not to accept AIPAC money is Rep.
Seth Moulton, D-Mass."Mr.Moulton, who is running for Senate, has also said he would no longer accept donations from AIPAC, the hard-right pro-Israel lobbying group that has recently become a toxic brand among Democrats," the Times wrote.HOUSE DEMOCRATS FRACTURE BADLY OVER MASSIE AMENDMENT TO CUT $3.3B IN U.S.
AID TO ISRAELThe New York Times raised eyebrows with its characterization of the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC.(Michael M.
Santiago/Getty Images)Founded in 1954, AIPAC says its mission is to "encourage and persuade the U.S.government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel," and that it helps "elect Democrats and Republicans who support the alliance."Prominent Democrats once joined Republicans in speaking at AIPAC's annual Policy Conference, which hasn't been held since the COVID pandemic.
Among the top Democrats who spoke at its last conference in March 2020 were Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen.Cory Booker, D-N.J.
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
and then former Vice President Joe Biden via a video message.Rep.
Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., spoke at the conferenc...