Israel Allegedly Used Fake Social Media to Sway US Lawmakers

Secret Social Media Campaign by Israeli Government

Coordinated Efforts to Influence US Lawmakers

A covert social media campaign aimed at persuading US lawmakers to back Israel’s war on Gaza was orchestrated and financed by the Israeli government. This revelation comes after the platform disclosed it had disrupted over a dozen such campaigns, including one from China. However, this marks the first instance where the Israeli government has been identified as coordinating a campaign targeting the US government.

Digital Battleground Since October 7th

Since October 7th, social media has turned into a battleground where Israelis and Palestinians vie for support from online audiences. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 37,000 Palestinians due to Israel’s siege on Gaza. The US plays a crucial role as a key ally and the largest supplier of weapons to Israel.

Upcoming Address by Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address Congress this summer, highlighting the ongoing political maneuvers and the importance of US support for Israel.