The Peace, Accountability, and Leadership PAC, often shortened to PAL PAC, is a pro-Palestine political action committee. It was founded ahead of the 2026 United States elections and supports officials who are in support of Palestinian civil rights. It has been described as an alternative to the pro-Israel organization, AIPAC.[1]
History
PAL PAC was founded on February 11, 2026, by Margaret DeReus.[1] DeReus is the executive director of the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU).[2]
At its launch announcement, PAL PAC endorsed four candidates running for the United States House of Representatives. The candidates included Summer Lee, Ilhan Omar, Delia Ramirez, and Rashida Tlaib. Following their endorsement of her, Tlaib stated that the organization has her full support.[3] The following day, PAL PAC issued an endorsement of Kat Abughazaleh, a Democratic candidate in Illinois’s 9th congressional district.[4] DeReus praised Abughazaleh for her position on Palestinian rights.[5]
References
- ^ a b Thakker, Prem (February 11, 2026). “AIPAC Has a New Opponent: PAL PAC”. Zeteo. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Strauss, Joseph (2026-03-25). “These pro-Palestinian PACs are trying to beat AIPAC at its own game”. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ^ “PAL PAC launches to challenge pro-Israel lobbying in US”. The New Arab. February 12, 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Lacy, Akela (February 12, 2026). “AIPAC Is Flooding Illinois With Cash. Pro-Palestine Groups Are Backing Kat Abughazaleh”. The Intercept. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Vakil, Caroline (February 12, 2026). “Progressive groups back Abughazaleh in crowded Dem field for Illinois House seat”. The Hill. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
