The detrimental influence of AIPAC on the U.S. government’s foreign policy decisions in the Middle East is beyond argument at this point. But AIPAC’s power is not absolute.  We can act to influence policy decisions that promote peace in the Middle East, and there is now a lobby ready to take action. NewPolicy.org is an advocacy group that is affiliated with New Policy PAC, a political action committee that funds Congressional campaigns. If you are pro-peace, whether you are sympathetic to Israel’s plight, the Palestinian predicament, or simply pro-American security, you should support NewPolicy.org because peace will benefit all.

The situation in the Middle East continues to disintegrate.

During the past week alone, we have witnessed the desolate state of the peace process in Israel/Palestine. We grimaced at the sight of Vice President Biden landing in Israel, as his host country announces the building of 1600 units in an illegal settlement in East Jerusalem. We have winced in shame as the Lancet journal reported definitive signs of starvation in 20% of Gaza children as measured by stunting, due to the Gaza siege.