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The New York Times is raising eyebrows among critics for its comments by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a US-based group that has become a reference point for anti-Israel advocates.
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted on a bill introduced by outgoing anti-Israel lawmaker Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to cut military and humanitarian aid to Israel, which ultimately failed to pass but received majority support among Democratic lawmakers, leading 103-98. Massie was the only Republican vote.
In a Times report on the vote, it highlighted how Democrats have repeatedly vowed not to accept donations from AIPAC, which has historically given both Democrats and Republicans support for Israel and the US alliance. Among those who have pledged not to accept AIPAC money are Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass.
“Mr. Moulton, who is running for the Senate, also said he will no longer accept donations from AIPAC, the staunch pro-Israel group that has recently become a toxic symbol among Democrats,” the Times wrote.
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The New York Times raised eyebrows with its portrayal of the pro-Israel group AIPAC. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Founded in 1954, AIPAC says its mission is to “encourage and lobby the US government to implement specific policies that build a strong, lasting and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel,” and that it helps “elect Democrats and Republicans who support the coalition.”
Prominent Democrats have joined Republicans in speaking at AIPAC’s annual Policy Conference, which has not been held since the COVID pandemic. Among the top Democrats who spoke at their last conference in March 2020 was Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Cory Booker, DN.J. Attorney Hakeem Jeffries, DN.Y. then Vice President Joe Biden via video message. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., spoke at last year’s conference while serving as Speaker of the House — she voted overwhelmingly for the return of money to Israel this week while Jeffries voted against the bill.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who voted for the anti-Israel funding bill, was a speaker at AIPAC’s annual policy conference in 2019. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
Critics on social media were baffled by the Times’ description of the pro-Israel group.
“@anniekarni, a veteran NYT reporter, published a piece tn calling AIPAC a ‘hard-right group.’ What defense do you have for this construction about an organization whose staff is almost 70 percent Democratic, Annie? Is it fun to join the foxes?” Commentary Magazine editor John Podhoretz called a Times reporter on Friday.
“I wish AIPAC was right. Or they are,” New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz responded.
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“AIPAC is a bunch of center-left squishes. It’s only ‘hard right’ if you think Israel’s defense is ‘very bad,'” wrote California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak.
“It shows how far from the truth most of the news reports about Israel have become. Most of the Jews who support Israel are Democrats!” Jewish Insider editor-in-chief Josh Kraushaar admired them.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), led by its president, Michael Tuchin, has become a prominent target among opponents of Israel. (Mandel NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Neither the New York Times nor AIPAC responded to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
After Oct. 7 political climate, support for Israel has fallen sharply among Democrats while maintaining a large margin among Republicans. AIPAC itself has been heavily attacked by anti-Israel advocates, many of whom falsely push the story that the Jewish state is buying influence through AIPAC despite the fact that AIPAC is an American organization run by US citizens who support Israel.
The anti-Israel stance has become the ultimate test of the Democratic Party’s progressive base for political hopefuls and is expected to be a major issue during the 2028 presidential election.
Fox News’ Brian Flood contributed to this report.
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