Is AIPAC losing its grip on US politics?

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: United States

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The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is changing its strategy, ending candidate endorsements and direct campaign contributions. At the same time, Democrats are distancing themselves from the group. Zeena Aqel examines whether these developments mark a decline in AIPAC’s political influence or a shift in how it operates.

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