UpFront - The Arena: Debating the pro-Israel lobby in the US
The pro-Israel lobby has been described by some as the most effective interest group "across the entire planet".
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his first visit to Washington since his controversial appearance before Congress in March, why does Israel command so much support in the US, especially in Congress?
Is it thanks to the efforts of the pro-Israel lobby? Or is the lobby's influence over exaggerated?
In this week's Arena, Professor Alan Dershowitz debates former Democratic Congressman Brian Baird on the influence of the Israel lobby.
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Brian Baird has some serious balls. The moment you say anything about this which is overwhelmingly obvious, you immediately get canceled and accused of being antisemitic.
Can you imagine had anyone dared to say about Israel lobby what Dershowitz just said about the Saudi Lobby? “They have their tentacles in all parts of the government”
Израиль не демократия, а режим апартеида. Не может быть демократии отдельно для израильтян. Чувак в очках врёт.
@hansriehs5875
5 ай бұрын
Agree with your comment.
All Israel apologists engage in the same tactics.
Dershowitz claims the US is the only country that supports Israel. That's utter nonsense. Then he claims Netanyahu "made an open offer ..." yeah, right.
@heyamabaza6235
9 ай бұрын
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Hassan is the man who can challenge them
The Values of America is not for sale
@lenroddis5933
5 ай бұрын
quite right. the values of america were sold off decades ago.
Good one!
"Dershowitz" is quiet entertaining!!! :p
This makes more sense now!
Free America
I applaud Professor Alan Dershowitz taking on two bigoted opponents and winning the debate with one arm behind his back.
Such is the influence of the Israel Lobby in funding politicians and parties (both left & right) in US, UK, Germany, Canada, etc, can expect to have their careers curtailed if they speak out against Israel !!!
Aren't the Sordies (I assume he means the Saudis) friendly with Netanyahu and the Israeli right?
"80 senators and 300 congressmen"? The Senate is part of Congress. Senators are congress[men].
@JasonGafar
2 жыл бұрын
Not true in the least. Congress is the lower body of the house of Representatives. A senator is significantly more powerful and important to a Congressman.
Very incorrect. Australia supports Israel too! But a lot of Australian’s do not.
Dershowitz just openly admited that the congressmen and women are for sale to whoever has more money, in his opinion the Saudis have more money!! Some democracy!!😂😂😂😂
Alan Dershowitz is unprofessional and prejudiced.
@garsm2290
4 жыл бұрын
He's clearly an honorable man who would never take money to defend the indefensible.
@heyamabaza6235
9 ай бұрын
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Mehdi Hassan seemed to have higher moral standards when he was with AJ.