Democratic National Committee Sidesteps Israel and AIPAC Resolutions Amid Internal Divisions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has once again avoided taking a firm position on the contentious issue of Israel and its relationship with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). During its latest meeting, DNC members rejected a symbolic resolution that sought to condemn AIPAC’s influence and limit dark-money involvement in Democratic primaries. The committee instead opted for a broader resolution denouncing dark money in general, without naming specific groups. A similar approach was taken with other measures, including proposals to condition U.S. military aid to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state, which were sent to the DNC’s sluggish Middle East Working Group for further discussion.

DNC Chair Ken Martin defended the decision as consistent with efforts to oppose untraceable campaign financing across the board, while AIPAC and its allies celebrated the move as an affirmation of inclusivity for pro-Israel Democrats. Critics, however, viewed it as a sign of