The polling could not be clearer: Only 8 percent of Democrats, and 9 percent of 18 to 34-year-olds, approve of Israel’s military action in Gaza. So why did the leadership of the Democratic National Committee — which claims to prioritize engaging with younger voters — pressure a Gen Z DNC member to kill a resolution banning arms sales to Israel? The answer is simple: AIPAC dollars, of course. In 2024, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee contributed nearly $25 million to Democratic candidates. And that money has bought them steadfast support from many top Democratic leaders, putting those leaders in direct opposition with their base. The Intercept’s reporters are exposing AIPAC’s desperate attempt to fight the shifting tides of public opinion. We’re not beholden to ideological donors or either political party. This means we are able to dig deep, follow the money, and bring to light facts that many in power want to keep hidden. If you’ve saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Brave journalists on the ground in Gaza have chronicled the horrors of this military campaign for The Intercept. Their work has helped turn the tide of public opinion, with a majority of Americans now opposing Israel’s atrocities. Even so, AIPAC remains a powerful financial force in American politics. By strategically deploying campaign dollars to prop up pro-Israel members of Congress and launching primary challenges against anyone who dares question Israel’s actions, they continue to enable genocide. The Intercept has been covering AIPAC’s machinations for years, and we’re committed to continuing that reporting. But, unlike AIPAC’s multimillion-dollar political machine, we rely mostly on small donors like you. Every donation, no matter how small, helps ensure our reporters can continue to provide the unflinching political coverage you expect from us. As we kick off our fall fundraising drive, can you pitch in $5 to support our work? 
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