An article in Responsible Statecraft reports that Israel is paying hefty sums to convince more Americans of the justness of their cause, including hundreds of thousands of dollars to social media “influencers.” Since June, Israel has paid a total of $900,000 to between 14-18 influencers to create content. After supplies and expenses, Responsible Statecraft claimed, this resulted in an approximate payment of between $6,143 and $7,372 per post.
The money is paid by Bridges Partners, a firm that works for Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bridges Partners sends its invoice to Havas Media Group Germany, which then pays the influencers. The campaign, which is categorized under the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act, is slated to end in November.
Bridges Partners, which lists the address of its business as the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, D.C., describes its work as assisting with “promoting cultural interchange between United States and Israel.” The article also reports that the company has enlisted the help of a former Major Nadav Shtrauchler in the IDF spokesperson unit, and has hired Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman for legal counsel, a firm that previously worked for the controversial Israeli spyware company NSO Group.Oct. 2, 2025 (EIRNS)—An article in Responsible Statecraft reports that Israel is paying hefty sums to convince more Americans of the justness of their cause, including hundreds of thousands of dollars to social media “influencers.” Since June, Israel has paid a total of $900,000 to between 14-18 influencers to create content. After supplies and expenses, Responsible Statecraft claimed, this resulted in an approximate payment of between $6,143 and $7,372 per post.
