But AIPAC’s supposed ability to control US policy decisions is a Potemkin village myth, cultivated by friends and rivals alike. In fact, thanks to Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, AIPAC’s influence is under threat – though Netanyahu himself will be just fine.
马德里——在美国，美以公共事务委员会的游说力量不可否认。但该委员会对美国决策所谓的控制力其实不过是盟友和对手共同制造的虚假神话。事实上，虽然以色列总理内塔尼亚胡本人毫发无损，但他的所作所为却对委员会的影响力构成了威胁。