Gen Z targeted in 'Israeli'-US outreach campaign
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- A US Justice Department filing confirms a foreign-agent contract tied to ‘Israel’s’ Foreign Ministry.
- The agreement outlines a large-scale social media campaign targeting Generation Z.
‘Israel’ has formally registered a digital media and communications contract in the United States, according to official records published by the US Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
A FARA filing dated September 18, 2025, shows that Clock Tower X LLC agreed to provide strategic communications and digital media services on behalf of an entity connected to ‘Israel’s’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, triggering mandatory disclosure under US law. The document is publicly available through the Justice Department’s FARA database.
Contract value and scope
Exhibit AB filed with the US Department of Justice, the agreement is valued at approximately USD 6 million and covers a wide-ranging online influence campaign directed at US audiences, with a focus on younger demographics.
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The filing identifies Clock Tower X LLC as the registered foreign agent and lists the foreign principal as an entity acting on behalf of ‘Israel’s’ Foreign Ministry, confirming direct governmental involvement.
Gen Z focus
The Justice Department filing states that the services include the production and distribution of digital content tailored for Gen Z, specifically across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and podcast platforms.
The document describes plans to release large volumes of content on a recurring basis, including extensive variations of digital advertisements, with the stated objective of achieving tens of millions of online impressions.
Websites and AI references
The same FARA document indicates that the contract also covers the creation of new websites to disseminate messaging supportive of ‘Israel’. Media organizations that reviewed the filing reported language referring to influencing online information environments, including references connected to search systems and AI-driven platforms.
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While the Justice Department record confirms the existence and purpose of the agreement, it does not publish the full contractual text or itemized deliverables.
Official government source
The confirmation of the contract comes exclusively from US government records, not from statements by ‘Israel’ or the company itself.
What’s next
The disclosure adds to growing scrutiny over foreign-government digital influence operations in the United States, particularly those targeting young audiences and emerging technologies, and may prompt further political and regulatory review.
