Dozens of members of Congress and their staff have traveled to Israel on trips funded by the American Israel Education Foundation since October 7, 2023, according to congressional ethics filings analyzed by The Guardian.

The American Israel Education Foundation, a charitable affiliate of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), organized the trips for lawmakers from both political parties. The foundation has spent millions of dollars on such congressional travel over the years.

According to public records, the trips included briefings on Middle East politics and Israeli domestic and foreign policy. Participating lawmakers and staff met with Israeli officials, military contractors, and civil society figures during their visits.

The trips occurred as Israel expanded military operations following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Meeting participants included Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and various advocacy groups, according to the ethics filings.

Congressional ethics rules require lawmakers to disclose privately funded travel exceeding certain thresholds. The American Israel Education Foundation has long been one of the most active organizations sponsoring such congressional trips to Israel, providing educational exchanges between U.S. officials and Israeli counterparts.