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AIEF Spends $4.2M on Luxury Israel Trips for 78 Lawmakers

6/2/2026

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AIPAC’s affiliate AIEF, funded by donors such as Paul Singer, spent over $4.2 million on luxury Israel trips for U.S. lawmakers.
Since October 7 2023, at least 78 members of Congress and staff have taken AIEF trips.
The trips included five-star hotels, upscale meals and briefings in West Bank settlements such as Alfei Menashe.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer and Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider attended multiple trips despite polls showing eight-in-ten Democrats view Israel unfavorably.

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Story summary

AIPAC’s affiliate AIEF, funded by donors such as Paul Singer, spent over $4.2 million on luxury Israel trips for U.S. lawmakers.
Since October 7 2023, at least 78 members of Congress and staff have taken AIEF trips.
The trips included five-star hotels, upscale meals and briefings in West Bank settlements such as Alfei Menashe.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer and Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider attended multiple trips despite polls showing eight-in-ten Democrats view Israel unfavorably.