PoliticsIsrael Quadruples Foreign Influence Budget to $730 Million for 2026
Israel is increasing its 2026 budget for foreign influence campaigns to $730 million, quadrupling previous spending. The move aims to counter declining global support and protect US financial, military, and diplomatic backing. Efforts include social media campaigns and hosting foreign delegations, with the foreign minister calling it an "existential issue." The initiative is known as hasbara in Hebrew.
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