Black and Jewish congressman are planning to meet today in Washington to discuss a joint action plan that aims to halt the erosion of support for Israel by black congressmen.
A majority of the 38-member black congressional caucus are expected to attend, as well as 26 Jewish congressmen, and 10 Jewish senators have also been invited.
Democratic Party officials will be watching the results of the meeting, since Jews and blacks are considered traditional voting blocs for the party and there has been some tension between them over the lack of support for Israel among black politicians.
Last month, a series of congress votes expressing support for Israel revealed how deep the erosion has gone when 20 members of the black caucus voted in favor - but 11 voted against and the rest abstained.