Israeli Lobbies and Their Influence on the E.U. Foreign Policy

Israeli lobbies increasingly seek to transform the U.S. and E.U. approaches in the Middle East in favor of Israel s interests. In cooperation with their American counterparts, Israeli lobbyists struggle to strengthen their political presence in the E.U. states to ensure their political aims. This article tries to explore these lobbyists objectives and activities in recent years across Europe. Findings indicate that they are committed to fighting anti-Semitism in Europe, inhibit the growth of the BDS movement and deviate the peace process in the Middle East from its standard path and toward Israel s interests. They also try to persuade E.U. leaders to take strict measures against Iran and delegitimize Iran and Hezbollah in E.U. institutions and provoke E.U. states to recognize Hezbollah terrorist organization.