The New York Times has drawn criticism from conservative commentators after an article described the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as a "hard-right" pro-Israel lobbying group. Critics argue the characterisation is inaccurate and misleading, given AIPAC's history as a bipartisan organisation that has traditionally worked with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to support US-Israel relations.

Fox News highlighted the description as part of a broader narrative of perceived media bias against Israel and pro-Israel advocacy groups. The piece also referenced a related segment on Fox's "The Five", in which co-host Kayleigh McEnany noted that more Democrats voted against aid for Israel than in favour of it, pointing to a wider political split within the Democratic Party over support for Israel.