At the ArabCon convention in Michigan, speakers accused US politicians of corruption for taking money from pro-Israeli lobbies. They argued this specific criticism is not anti-Semitic. Congressman Ro Khanna bluntly stated that "money" is a key reason for the political support of Israel, despite polls showing most American voters oppose sending it military aid. He acknowledged that many politicians are out of touch with their base, citing low support for a pro-Palestinian state letter in Congress. However, he believes a new generation of activists is forcing a change, sending a clear message to leaders: listen to the voters or risk losing your job.
Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from the conference in Dearborn, Michigan.
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