DNC rejects resolution condemning influence of pro-Israel Aipac lobby

Panel’s decision a blow to progressives who are unhappy with group’s involvement in Democratic contests

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When it comes to addressing how the party should deal with Israel, the Democratic establishment went to their favorite answer: no thanks.

The Democratic National Committee’s resolutions committee voted on Thursday to kill a measure targeting the pro-Israel lobby group Aipac and deferred two further resolutions on Middle East policy to a working group that critics say exists mainly to avoid difficult decisions.