Blood Libel #14 | “Israel controls the U.S. government and media.”
Anti-Zionist:
Israel controls Congress. The Jewish lobby runs the media.
Pro-Zionist:
This is classic antisemitism — the myth of Jewish control, just with new branding.
Fact check:
The U.S. supports Israel because they share values, not because of some shadowy lobby.
The media in the U.S. is often critical of Israel, and many Jewish journalists report harshly against it.
And the idea that a group of 6 million Jews somehow controls global politics is as delusional as it is dangerous.
Between 2014 and 2024, American colleges and universities reported receiving approximately $342 million in gifts and contracts from Israeli sources. These contributions primarily support academic collaborations, research initiatives, and cultural exchange programs
Do you also say Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or China controls the U.S., or is it only the Jewish state you say that about? No - You’re not criticizing power — you’re reviving the oldest hate in the world. That’s not activism. It’s conspiracy theory — dressed in moral language.
Especially when it’s been documented that between 1981 and early 2024, U.S. colleges and universities received nearly $55 billion from foreign sources, with approximately $13.1 billion—nearly one-fourth—originating from Arab individuals, institutions, and governments. The top three contributors among Arab nations are:
· Qatar: Approximately $6 billion
· Saudi Arabia: Approximately $3.5 billion
· United Arab Emirates (UAE): Approximately $1.5 billion
These funds have been distributed across 288 institutions in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Notably, nearly three-fourths of these contributions, amounting to almost $10 billion, do not specify their intended purpose. Among the donations with described uses, a significant portion supports financial assistance for students from Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia.
The influx of Arab funding into U.S. higher education has raised concerns about potential influences on academic freedom and the shaping of curricula, especially regarding Middle Eastern studies and perspectives on Israel. Critics argue that such financial involvement may lead to self-censorship or biased academic discourse to align with donor interests.