1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

You must move to expose foreign influence campaigns used to manipulate US public discourse. The Guardian newspaper has published a report : "Exclusive: Israeli documents show expansive government effort to shape US discourse around Gaza war" Israel uses media to create support for Israel's actions by labeling any opposition to Israel as anti-Semitic. They call this well-funded campaign "Concert". Their efforts have borne fruit! They lead Congress to attack universities for actually allowing students to have a difference of opinion! The expansive Israeli government effort to shape public discourse in the United States regarding the Gaza war raises serious concerns about foreign interference and the spread of disinformation. Documents reveal a multi-million dollar campaign targeting American college campuses, pushing for laws that redefine antisemitism to include criticism of Israeli policies, and covertly influencing social media narratives. Americans' rights to free speech, academic freedom, and the ability of Americans to engage in open and honest debates about complex geopolitical issues is threatened by a foreign government entity using their money to influence Americans! Israel's money that came from US taxpayers! To combat this disinformation campaign, it is imperative that we demand transparency and accountability from groups receiving funding or direction from foreign governments. All Entities engaged in political advocacy in the U.S. should be required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and disclose their activities!. Additionally, social media platforms must rigorously fact-check claims made by state-backed actors and limit the spread of disinformation. Universities should also uphold principles of academic freedom and resist pressure to suppress legitimate discourse on important issues. Protecting the integrity of public discourse is essential for a well-informed citizenry and a healthy democracy. We urge you to take decisive action to counter foreign attempts to manipulate the narrative and unduly influence American politics.