A vehemently anti-Israel outfit called Breakthrough News (BT News) has released a video “investigatory” report in which it exposes Israel’s PR campaign to pay influencers “to spread its propaganda.”
Among its revelations – the Israeli government is funding Israellycool!
Anti-Israel outfit @BTnewsroom alleges we are funded by the Israeli government.
— David Lange (@Israellycool) June 8, 2025
We've never received even a cent from the govt, which doesn't even acknowledge our work, let alone fund us. And I am very publicly critical of the govt's use of funds in fighting antisemitism. pic.twitter.com/T6LPnsF7h4
They should be renamed BS News because this is a complete lie. Not that you can expect anything more from people who can’t even get the spelling of “Israellycool” correct.
And what’s with this highlighting converted antisemites? That is hardly a main focus of Israellycool.
But to the main allegation: in our 22+ years of Israellycool (including the past 6 or so years as a non-profit), we have received $0 from the Israeli government.
That’s right, not even a cent. And they haven’t even acknowledged Israellycool, let alone funded us.
And it is not through lack of trying. I have no problem accepting some assistance from the government, given our funding struggles, unless it comes with strings attached, like commiting to parrot all talking points and never criticizing the government. I’ve invested too much time and energy developing Israellycool into a credible and authentic voice to compromise on these things.
And anyone following our work will be familiar with my very public criticisms of the Israeli government’s misuse of funds in paying influencers. I find it highly ineffective and frankly offensive.
I have said it before, and I will say it again: I wish the Israeli government and philanthropists on our side respected our work like the antisemites and Israel-haters – who think we are this large, heavily-funded machine – do.
Because we are not funded by the Israeli government, we do need your help. Today is the last day of our fundraising campaign:
