Israel’s New U.S. Influence Campaigns Target TikTok, Churches, and ChatGPT
In the wake of SKDK’s cancelled contract, three firms newly registered under FARA are executing influence operations in the U.S. for Israel.
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In the wake of SKDK’s cancelled contract, three firms newly registered under FARA are executing influence operations in the U.S. for Israel.
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