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Jun 2, 2026 The American Israel Education Foundation funded congressional trips to Israel for dozens of lawmakers and staff. Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The trips highlighted how outside funding can shape lawmakers' access, information environment, and foreign-policy relationships.
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- AIEF Funds Lavish Trips to Israel for U.S. Congress Members — Since October 7, 2023, the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), an affiliate of Aipac, has funded trips to Israel for at least 26 Democratic and 52 Republican U.S.
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Week 72 – 2026-05-30–2026-06-05
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