A quarter of the House and the Senate defy the hard-line pro-Israel lobby, AIPAC, and stand with the Obama administration in its quest to find a swift and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. An increasingly large bloc of lawmakers demonstrates its determination to defend America’s security and moral standing. These brave lawmakers assert their independence in the face of the powerful pro-Israel lobby and its push for acquiescence to Israeli policies in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, no matter how damaging the policies in question are to America’s interests, security and troops in the region.

NewPolicy.org has conducted an analysis of the list of the signatories of the AIPAC letter from the House and the Senate. NewPolicy.org has also highlighted the members of Congress who have refused to sign the letter, by House and Senate.

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Military Establishment Understands Israeli Threat to American Interests

Outside of Congress, the military establishment has made it clear after the Israeli snub to Vice President Biden, that American interests are being harmed by Israel’s continued settlement building in the occupied territories. General David Petraeus, current Commander of US Centcom, who oversees American efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan has recently stated, "Arab anger over the Palestinian question limits the strength and depth of US partnerships with governments and peoples [in the region]." Since then several Obama administration officials have argued that Israeli policies endanger American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Obama Administration’s New Policy

It is clear that the Obama administration has decided to shift its policy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, opting for a swift resolution even if President Obama has to submit his own peace plan to the two parties as has been suggested. The price of inaction to the United States is too high. Yet, Congress does not get the message: large majorities of both the House and the Senate sent the Obama administration a letter demanding that differences be “resolved amicably and in a manner that befits longstanding strategic allies.” Even as American interests and moral standing are being shaken around the world because of Israel’s treatment of the occupied Palestinians, the US Congress rebukes President Obama for not doing enough to reduce the tension between the two countries.

AIPAC’s Doing

The letter signed by 96 Senators and 333 House Representatives was sponsored by AIPAC. Although a sizeable number of lawmakers opposed the letter, AIPAC’s clout is a strong deterrent to many lawmakers who wish to speak their conscience but fear losing the next elections to an opponent strongly funded by AIPAC. NewPolicy.org and New Policy PAC are working hard to support the brave Congressmen who need our help in the coming Congressional elections. Support NewPolicy.org today!