Author: Joseph Massad

The Myth of the Israel Lobby’s Influence on US Policy in the Middle East Recent discussions about the Israel lobby in relation to ongoing elections in the UK, France, and the US have sparked debate about its influence on decision-making. However, attributing US policies in the Arab world solely to the Israel lobby absolves the US of its responsibility for its imperialist actions in the region. While news articles highlight the lobby’s financial contributions to candidates and interference in elections, the lobby’s role in silencing critics of Israel has also been noted. Pro-Palestine supporters often hope that exposing the lobby’s…