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AIPAC Raises $90 Million After October 7 Attacks

3/4/2026

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Following October 7, 2023 attacks on southern Israel, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) raised $90 million, per internal documents.
The fundraising increase followed AIPAC hosting an Israeli military official who assured donors about efforts to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza.
From January through September 2023, AIPAC averaged $12 million monthly.
In October 2023, donations rose to over $40 million, with nearly $50 million pledged in the next two months.

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Following October 7, 2023 attacks on southern Israel, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) raised $90 million, per internal documents.
The fundraising increase followed AIPAC hosting an Israeli military official who assured donors about efforts to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza.
From January through September 2023, AIPAC averaged $12 million monthly.
In October 2023, donations rose to over $40 million, with nearly $50 million pledged in the next two months.