Summary
The Israeli foreign ministry plans to fund a tour in Israel for right-wing social media influencers from the United States. This initiative aims to strengthen pro-Israel support among young Americans by bringing 16 influencers, who support the MAGA and America First campaigns, to the country.
Key Facts
- The tour targets influencers under 30 who support US President Trump's MAGA and America First campaigns.
- These influencers have large followings on social media, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions.
- The tour is intended to counter declining support for Israel among younger Americans.
- The Israeli foreign ministry wants to organize 550 influencer tours to Israel by the end of the year.
- Influencers will be encouraged to share messages that align with Israeli government views on Palestinian relations.
- The tours will be managed by an organization called Israel365, which promotes pro-Israel views, especially among Christians.
- Israel365 opposes a two-state solution and wants to defend Western civilization from extremist threats.
- The foreign ministry has agreed to a funding deal worth about $86,000 for the tour.
