Research & Investigations
Israel spends billions to shape American public opinion.
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TOP News Brief
The Quincy Institute found that Israel maintains a vast apparatus for influencing U.S. public opinion, backed by substantial financial resources spanning multiple organizations and strategic initiatives. The effort encompasses media campaigns, political engagement, and organized outreach designed to shape how Americans perceive Israeli government policies and regional affairs.
The influence operation deploys traditional media outlets, digital platforms, and grassroots organizing networks to reach American audiences across demographics and geographic regions. Israel's substantial investment in this public diplomacy campaign reflects the strategic importance the government places on maintaining American political support and securing military aid. The institute's analysis documents the scale and coordination of these efforts to sway American views on Middle Eastern policy.
