The Wall Street Journal reports that Israel spent $50 million on a project to shape public opinion in the United States, according to the newspaper's investigation. The report adds to a growing body of media coverage on Israeli influence operations targeting American audiences.
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that Israel's government invested approximately $50 million in a covert influence operation aimed at shaping US public opinion, according to the newspaper's investigation. The report did not specify the timeframe or the exact methods used, but it adds to a growing body of media scrutiny on Israeli influence activities in the United States. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar Israeli influence campaigns, including a recent report on the use of automated messaging and fake personas.
2 developments
- StrongWSJ: Israel ran $50 million influence operation targeting US citizens with AI messages
- DevelopingIsrael ran influence campaign targeting Trump's conservative base over Iran MOU, Time reports
- DevelopingReport: Trump's concessions to Iran alarm Israeli officials
- DevelopingCommentary: Netanyahu's 'addiction' to Trump costs Israel, analyst argues
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