The American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, also known as AIPAC, and similar pro-Israel organisations have been actively encouraging students from black and Hispanic-majority universities to promote the U.S.-Israel relationship and fight claims that Israel is an apartheid state.
Critics say these tactics, known as “blackwashing”, are an attempt by Israeli interest groups to thwart human rights critics.
Others maintain pro-Israel groups provide leadership conferences and travel opportunities that students would not otherwise enjoy.
