In 2005 Wikipedia's first sentence called it “term used to describe the diverse coalition of groups and individuals who seek and have sought to influence the”. Today it says “christians united for israel”.
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The opening as it read in 2025
Israel lobby in the United States comprises individuals and groups who seek to influence the U.S. federal government to better serve the interests of Israel . The largest American pro-Israel lobbying group is Christians United for Israel , which has over seven million members. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is an influential organization within the lobby. The Israel lobby has funded primary campaigns against members of the two major political parties in the U.S. (the Republican Party and the Democratic Party ) who are viewed as hostile to Israel's interests. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her" .
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The opening as it stood in 2010
The Israel lobby (at times called the Zionist lobby or, less accurately, the Jewish lobby ) is a term used to describe the diverse coalition of groups and individuals who seek and have sought to influence the foreign policy of the United States in support of Zionism, Israel or the specific policies of its government. These organizations have included secular and religious Jewish-American groups, as well as secular and religious non-Jewish organizations. These groups have reportedly increased in size and influence over the years. The term itself has been subject to debate and criticism over the years, concerning its clarity and exact definition.
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The Israel lobby (at times called the Zionist lobby ) is the diverse coalition of those who, as individuals and as groups, seek to influence the foreign policy of the United States in support of Zionism , Israel or the specific policies of its government.The lobby consists of Jewish-American secular and religious groups.The most famous and visible group within the Israel lobby is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).AIPAC and other groups within the Israel lobby influence American public policy in a variety of ways such as through education, responding to criticism of Israel, and putting forth arguments in support of Israel.The Israel lobby is known for its success in encouraging U.S. lawmakers to support the policies that it supports.
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The Israel lobby (at times called the Zionist lobby ) is the diverse coalition of those who, as individuals and/or as groups, seek to influence the foreign policy of the United States in support of Israel or the policies of the government of Israel.The lobby consists of secular, Christian, and Jewish-American individuals and groups.The largest pro-Israel lobbying group is Christians United for Israel .The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a leading organization within the lobby, speaking on behalf of a coalition of American Jewish groups.
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee headquarters on Mount Vernon Triangle in Washington, D.C.The Israel lobby , also known as the Zionist lobby , are individuals and groups seeking to influence the United States government to better serve Israel 's interests.The largest pro-Israel lobbying group is Christians United for Israel with over seven million members. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a leading organization within the lobby, speaking on behalf of a coalition of American Jewish groups.
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In 2005 Wikipedia's first sentence called it “term used to describe the diverse coalition of groups and individuals who seek and have sought to influence the”. Today it says “christians united for israel”. Read the current article and compare.
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term used to describe the diverse coalition of groups and individuals who seek and have sought to influence the
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christians united for israel
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