The Senate candidate from Massachusetts rejects "AIPAC" donations due to its support for Netanyahu's government.

 Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts, announced that he will return donations he received from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the powerful Israeli lobby, and that he will refuse any future support from them, indicating that the organization has, in his words, increasingly become biased towards Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government in Israel.

Moulton, who is running in the primary against current Senator Ed Markey, stated that AIPAC's mission has "shifted from supporting Israel's security to supporting Netanyahu's policies," which he considers "contradictory to American values and international law."

Moulton added in a statement: "I am a friend of Israel, but I am not a friend of its current government. I cannot, in good conscience, accept support from an organization that refuses to hold the Netanyahu administration accountable for its actions."

Federal Election Commission records show that Moulton's campaign has already begun the process of returning donations associated with AIPAC.

For its part, AIPAC criticized Moulton's decision, accusing him of "abandoning his friends" and "catering to extremist factions instead of adhering to principles."

Moulton's decision is one of the most prominent instances of a public rejection of AIPAC donations by a leading Democratic politician, reflecting the growing divide within the Democratic Party regarding U.S. policies towards Israel and the war in Gaza.

Political analysts view Moulton's move as an indication of a changing landscape within the Democratic Party, where traditional alliances with pro-Israel lobbying groups are being reconsidered amid rising criticism of Israeli military operations and human rights violations in Gaza.

One political observer in Massachusetts stated: "It seems Moulton is sending a message that he is ready to break away from the party's traditional positions. It’s a calculated risk that may energize progressives but could alienate moderate donors."

Senator Ed Markey, who has been more critical of Israel's actions in Gaza, did not directly comment on Moulton's announcement. However, this move is likely to enhance the ideological contrast between the candidates as the 2026 primary elections approach.

AIPAC is one of the most powerful political action committees in Washington, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to support candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties. However, the organization has faced increasing criticism in recent years from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which believes that unconditional U.S. support for Israel undermines opportunities for peace and accountability.

Observers believe that Moulton's decision may be an early indicator of a decline in AIPAC's political influence, even in states that have long been considered strongholds for traditional Democrats.