America's Israeli connection

AIPAC or the American Israel Public Affairs Committee describes itself as the most important organisation shaping the US relationship with Israel. With a budget of $65 million and membership now standing at over 100,000, it is no wonder that congressional staffers consider it one of the most powerful and effective lobbies on Capitol Hill. AIPAC's support for US military aid to Israel amounts to over $3 billion per year. The influence of the Israeli Lobby over US politicians is widely acknowledged.  

In the occupied territories, what Israel is doing is much worse than apartheid. The Israeli settlements are expanding and flourishing. More and more people are moving into the West Bank. Israeli has refused to abide by UN Resolution No. 242 in which virtually the whole world, including America, agreed that Israel should withdraw from Palestinian territories. If the US government continues to support Israeli atrocities, America will be left standing alone with its powerful hand caught painfully in an Israeli trap!

Ted Rudow III, MA
CA, USA