Democrats' Criticism of American_Israel_Public_Affairs_Committee

The articles discuss the increasing criticism of the AIPAC by some members of the United States — Democratic Party (United States), including California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, who labels it a 'dark money organization'. The author defends AIPAC, arguing that its lobbying efforts for the Israel-United States alliance are legitimate and that the criticisms are often rooted in antisemitic conspiracies. The articles compare AIPAC's spending to other countries' lobbying efforts in the United States, such as Saudi Arabia, China, and Qatar, to highlight a perceived double standard. The author concludes that despite past reservations, AIPAC is now necessary due to the rise of anti-Israel sentiment within political factions.