New York Times Draws Fire for Calling AIPAC 'Hard-Right' After 103-98 Democratic Israel Vote
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 18
New York Times Draws Fire for Calling AIPAC 'Hard-Right' After 103-98 Democratic Israel Vote
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 18
Summary
The criticism centered on a New York Times report that described AIPAC as a “hard-right pro-Israel lobbying group” while covering a House vote on Israel aid.
That vote failed overall, but 103 Democrats backed Rep. Thomas Massie’s measure to cut military and humanitarian funding to Israel, versus 98 Democrats who opposed it; Massie was the lone Republican supporter.
The article tied the label to Democrats increasingly rejecting AIPAC donations, including Rep. Seth Moulton, even though the group says it supports both Democrats and Republicans who back the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Critics including John Podhoretz, Karol Markowicz, Joel Pollak and Josh Kraushaar argued AIPAC is not a hard-right group, noting its long history of Democratic support and appearances by leaders such as Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and Joe Biden.
The dispute reflects a wider post-Oct. 7 shift in U.S. politics, with Democratic support for Israel weakening and AIPAC becoming a growing target for anti-Israel progressives.