He's Waging 'Lawfare' Against Israel's Critics – And Pocketing a Lot of Money – POLITICO

7/10/2024 – This piece discusses a lawsuit against the Washington think tank Middle East Institute (MEI), brought by a group called Zionist Advocacy Center (TZAC). The case alleged that MEI had improperly received aid under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and was argued using laws intended to punish fraud. Author Michael Shaffer posits that this case is an example of lawfare, in which litigation is used as a strategy for targeting organizations perceived as critical of Israel. 

He's Waging 'Lawfare' Against Israel's Critics – And Pocketing a Lot of Money