Elliot Brandt, AIPAC's current vice CEO, has been chosen as the next CEO to succeed Howard Kohr amid volatile conflicts in Israel and uncertain U.S.-Israel relations.

Howard Kohr, the CEO of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for nearly 30 years, has led the organization to significant influence in Washington by staying out of the spotlight and focusing on backroom negotiations rather than public persuasion.

Howard Kohr, the CEO of the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) since 1996, has announced his retirement by the end of the year.