The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, one of the most influential pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington, is urging U.S. lawmakers to bolster security assistance to Israel in the wake of Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attack.
Hamas militants killed 1,400 Israeli civilians and took 240 hostages during a surprise raid in southern Israel last month. More than 14,000 Palestinians, including an estimated 6,000 children, have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, according to data compiled by the United Nations.
President Joe Biden made it clear at the time that his administration stands with Israel, urging Congress to “take urgent action to fund the national security requirements of our critical partners.”
In the first half of 2023, defense contractors and other defense sector players spent nearly $70 million lobbying the federal government. Much of this lobbying concerned the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA), an annual appropriations bill funding the Pentagon and military operations. Lobbyists are legally required to report third quarter spending on Oct. 20.
The NDAA allocates a total of $876.8 billion, with $844.3 billion dedicated to the Department of Defense budget and $32.4 billion to the Department of Energy for national security programs.
About 70% of contributions from the defense sector went to Republican members of the House, while a slimmer majority of contributions to the Senate were made to Democratic candidates’ committees. Republicans received about 63% of the total defense contributions overall, including contributions to members of both chambers.
==>Now it's America's war too. Hamas could be just like mashed potatoes! lol. Even though Israel is not a NATO member, Biden will always help Israel. Give big credit to AIPAC. Well done! Evidently, lobbies can control the US politicians.

==>Gee...the US Congress just makes Military-industrial-congressional complex GREAT again. War is such a racket! GOP, the winner, should celebrate! lol.


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Pro-Israel lobby presses for US military support in war with Hamas - OpenSecrets News
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Defense contractors spent $70 million lobbying ahead of annual defense budget bill - OpenSecrets News