Pro-Israel AIPAC stops public support for political candidates to 'challenges'

AIPAC, the prominent pro-Israel lobby group, has announced it will cease direct political support for candidates in U.S. elections due to increasing criticism. This decision reverses a five-year policy of active political involvement. AIPAC has faced backlash for its controversial positions, particularly regarding the Gaza conflict and Iran. The group will encourage individual donors to support candidates directly instead. Despite its withdrawal from direct contributions, AIPAC will continue to support its affiliated superPAC, United Democracy Project, aiming for a stronger pro-Israel stance in the upcoming 2028 presidential elections.