Economics - Inside Britain's Israel Lobby

Dispatches investigates one of the most powerful and influentialpolitical lobbies in Britain, which is working in support of theinterests of the State of Israel. Despite wielding greatinfluence among the highest realms of British politics and media,little is known about the individuals and groups which collectively areknown as the pro-Israel lobby. Political commentator PeterOborne sets out to establish who they are, how they are funded, howthey work and what influence they have, from the key groups to thewealthy individuals who help bankroll the lobbying. Heinvestigates how accountable, transparent and open to scrutiny thelobby is, particularly in regard to its funding and financial supportof MPs. The pro-Israel lobby aims to shape the debate aboutBritains relationship with Israel and future foreign policies relatingto it. Oborne examines how the lobby operates from withinparliament and the tactics it employs behind the scenes when engagingwith print and broadcast media.