Going up against the many forces backing Israel is a challenge for any group.
AIPAC, founded about 70 years ago to promote Israel’s interests in the U.S., is a juggernaut.
Last year, its nonprofit arm reported more than $73 million in revenue.
Last month, its political action committee, which supports candidates who embrace its policy priorities, reported record fund-raising — bolstering a $40 million war chest that could be spent trying to defeat political opponents in Washington.
It has the ear of congressional leaders in both parties.
Persons:
Israel
Organizations:
American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Israel, Quaker, West Bank, Capitol, Friends Committee, Democratic Party
Locations:
United States, Israel, East, U.S, Washington