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It can be said that the recent events in Gaza (in 2023 and thereafter) have exposed aspects of the influence of the Israeli lobby in the United States, not due to the weakness of the lobby itself, but because of the intensity and clarity of official American positions in light of the humanitarian tragedy, which led to unprecedented fractures and divisions in American public and political opinion.
The process of "exposing" or revealing the lobby's influence manifested in several aspects:
1- Revealing the power of financial and political pressure
Revealing funding: Reports have increased that disclose the extent of the funding provided by the lobby (such as the political action committees affiliated with AIPAC and others) to members of Congress. This has more clearly linked the unconditional military and political support for Israel with the money received by politicians.
Isolating opposing voices: The efforts of the lobby to undermine or marginalize politicians who criticize Israel or call for a ceasefire or link aid to conditions have been highlighted, revealing its extensive use of electoral and financial power to silence any opposition within Congress.
2- Erosion of traditional consensus in public opinion
Shock of images: The intense and direct transmission of images and clips from Gaza via social media and alternative media (away from the control of traditional media) contributed to changing public opinion, especially among youth (Millennials and Generation Z) and Democratic voters.
Decline in sympathy: Polls showed a sharp decline in American support, particularly among liberals, for Israeli policies, and an increase in sympathy for Palestinians. This indicates that the lobby's media efforts to maintain Israel's image as the "victim" or "the only democratic ally" have begun to lose effectiveness among wide segments of the public.
Disagreement within the Jewish community: Opposing and critical voices from American Jews regarding Israeli policies and the role of the traditional lobby like AIPAC have emerged, showing that the lobby does not represent all American Jews, further fragmenting its message.
3- Internal division in the political arena
Division among Democrats: The traditional consensus supporting Israel within the Democratic Party has fractured. A group of progressive members of Congress (such as "the Squad") has begun to vocalize criticisms, and the number of votes against unconditional aid has increased.
Unprecedented criticisms: Unusual public criticisms have emerged from prominent figures in American leadership, such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called for new Israeli elections. Former President Donald Trump also expressed his belief that Israel is "losing control of Congress" due to the war.
Demonstrating resilience in administration support: Despite public pressure, the American administration and its president continued to provide absolute military and political support for Israel, sometimes bypassing Congress, which critics viewed as evidence that the lobby's influence remains enormous at the highest executive levels.
In summary, the events in Gaza did not "destroy" the lobby, but they clearly revealed:
Its political and financial resilience in protecting unconditional support for Israel within the corridors of power (Congress and the White House).
The fragility of its media narrative and its influence on public opinion, which has begun to lean towards sympathy for Palestinians, especially among the youth.
There are two books on the subject of the Israeli (or Zionist) lobby's influence on American foreign and domestic policy.
The two books are:
"The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy":
Authors: John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, who are prominent professors of international relations.
The book describes the lobby as a broad coalition of individuals and organizations actively working to steer U.S. foreign policy in a pro-Israel direction, focusing on its negative impact on American interests (and sometimes Israel itself). The book sparked widespread controversy upon its release.
Prior to that, the bolder and first book "They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel’s Lobby":
Author: Paul Findley, a former member of the U.S. Congress.
The book was published in 1985 and highlights the power and influence of the Zionist lobby and Jewish pressure groups within the United States, and how it affects decision-makers. Findley presents examples of this influence, including his personal experience and how he faced the Israeli lobby. He paid the political price, and most publishers refused to print the book until it was adopted by a small publishing house,
Both are important books that address the topic of the pro-Israel lobby in the United States and analyze its role in shaping American policy.
Conclusion of the article: The events in Gaza have caused an unprecedented division among extreme political blocs that were known for their absolute support for Israel, but it has become clear to them that this support has become unethical and indefensible, especially as it comes at the expense of the interests of the United States itself.