Research & Investigations
Israel spends billions shaping U.S. public opinion, study shows
Graphic: Times of Palestine
TOP News Brief
The Quincy Institute found that Israel deploys a multibillion-dollar apparatus to influence American public discourse and policy, operating through think tanks, media placements, political donations, and grassroots organizing. The operation extends across academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and digital platforms to shape narratives around Israeli security and Palestinian affairs.
The influence campaign employs standard lobbying tactics alongside sophisticated messaging strategies designed to frame Israeli actions as defensive and necessary for regional stability. The effort targets U.S. policymakers, media gatekeepers, and the broader public through coordinated advocacy networks and strategic funding of sympathetic organizations.
