“I think you’ll see a correlation between the penetration of certain social media and the decline in patriotic American feelings and support for Israel. It’s something we have to deal with, but am I worried about it?”
During a Fox News interview on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected suggestions of a rift with President Donald Trump, affirming that the two countries remain steadfast allies. Yet he expressed concern about evolving attitudes toward Israel among younger Americans, attributing the shift to the influence of social media platforms. Netanyahu specifically cited foreign-operated bot farms that he claims disseminate negative material targeting both the United States and Israel. He stated that a link exists between online media usage and a drop in patriotic feelings and backing for his nation. He also voiced unease about anti-Israel sentiment within the Democratic Party and segments of the political right, while expressing optimism that America would ultimately reaffirm its traditional principles.
- thewrap.com ↗︎05 JUL 2026