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#US / On AIPAC’s evolution from a bipartisan lobby to a GOP-aligned force, its role in shaping U.S. foreign policy through financial leverage and political pressure and as seen in its unconditional support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza MJ Rosenberg is a former #AIPAC staffer (1980s) turned vocal critic of the pro-Israel lobby group. He worked for over a decade as a congressional aide before joining AIPAC, where he helped craft the organization’s messaging, including speeches and newsletters. After leaving AIPAC, he held roles at the Israel Policy Forum (advocating for a two-state solution) and Media Matters. He is known for his insider critiques of AIPAC’s tactics, such as its efforts to suppress criticism of Israel, influence U.S. aid policies, and shift toward Republican-aligned strategies post-1980s. He advised Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama on Middle East policy. AIPAC’s core strategy focused on securing unconditional U.S. military and economic aid to Israel, using congressional allies (primarily Democrats in the 1980s) to block punitive measures, even when U.S. presidents like Reagan criticized Israeli actions (e.g., 1982 Beirut bombing). AIPAC maintained a "war room" to monitor critics, including journalists and activists. It infiltrated Arab-American and left-leaning Jewish groups, allegedly leading to job losses for those advocating peace [Pasted_Text_1739350665125.txt]. AIPAC aligned more with Republicans starting in the 1980s under Reagan. Steve Rosen, a key figure, pushed to expand influence beyond Congress into the State Department and Pentagon, appointing pro-Israel officials to critical roles. By 2024, AIPAC spent over $100 million on U.S. elections, backing candidates across the spectrum (including election deniers) to ensure unwavering support for Israel’s policies, exemplified by Biden’s alignment with Netanyahu. https://zeteo.com/p/ex-aipac-staffer-i-woke-up-to-what nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq3emhmgge49zxyu9mhakyk76alhvznqn5pfqgya4w2qzmzvtgx6wq79cu97 nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqpt3760m3m04rsqyhm6y8qkgtr24r7urpktp94t4d35qpxkwvx3qqshpj05 #GazaGenocide #IsraelOccupation