IDAH 2026 Project Ideas

A Sustained Investigation to Expose AIPAC

There is a substantial fear among voters that American elections are influenced by China and Russia. Yet, most voters know little or nothing about Israel’s corruption of America’s political system. This project seeks to show voters where that corruption actually exists. Israel is the foreign country that has hijacked America’s Congress and its media and every American citizen is paying the price.  

Israel’s pervasive lobbying mechanisms are not widely understood but AIPAC clearly plays an essential role. Its blatant breaches of campaign laws, its successful track record of placing Israeli interests over American interests, and its funding connection to American tax dollars, including tax deductible funds, make it a vulnerable target. We hope to support a bold existing effort that brings AIPAC practices and funding sources out of the shadows.

Voter Education – Candidate Policy Ratings

This project would create an educational program and a centralized digital platform that ranks political candidates on Palestinian issues. A widely distributed QR code — shared through advocacy events and media — would link users to the platform, where they could search by county, city, or zip code to view assessments of relevant local, state and federal candidates. The site would feature:

  • Candidate “scorecards”
  • Contact information for elected officials and candidates
  • Regular updates on upcoming local, state and federal election

Expose Israeli Economic Cooperation with Local Governments

Many local governments and states enable oppression of Palestinians through their economic ties with Israel. This project would launch a campaign exposing how governments trade with Israel, including support for products made in the illegally occupied territories. A core objective would be to demand that governments give equal — or greater — support to the Palestinian economy.

Support University Students

This project would protect and uplift students advocating for Palestine. One component would be a job-promotion platform showcasing their skills and experience, alongside other initiatives to support their academic and employment endeavours.

Sister City Resolutions

This project would build a national platform to encourage U.S. cities to pass Sister City resolutions with Palestinian towns. The goal is to humanize Palestinians and promote awareness of Palestinian culture, arts, sports, food, and travel. See: List of twin towns and sister cities in Palestine

Campaign for UN Reform

This project would support an existing movement to reconfigure the United Nations. Proposals could include relocating UN headquarters outside the U.S., democratizing the UN by eliminating the Security Council, and empowering the General Assembly to make actionable decisions. Other concepts include mandatory compliance with UN resolutions as a condition of membership, with expelled states needing to reapply for admission.

Support the Palestinian Football (Soccer) Team

This Project would aim to raise Palestine’s global profile by strengthening its FIFA National League team. This project would recruit international talent to play with, coach, and mentor the Palestinian national team to make it globally competitive. This project would:

  • Amplify the team’s ability to rally international supporters
  • Boost the morale and pride of Palestinian citizens
  • Counter targeted attacks on emerging Palestinian players
  • Encourage sports figures to share and elevate the Palestinian narrative
  • Foster strong bonds between young, often traumatized Palestinian players and professional volunteers