In a recent address at the Second Annual JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Caroline Glick, an international affairs adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, offered a sobering yet resilient outlook on what she terms the “eighth front” of Israel’s ongoing conflict. While the physical war captures headlines, Glick warned that a parallel, equally destructive war of information is surging globally. She argued that the digital landscape has become saturated with malicious, carefully orchestrated disinformation campaigns designed not to inform or debate, but to manipulate public perception through the weaponization of prejudice. For Glick, the speed at which these falsehoods travel stems from a simple, tragic reality: it is human nature to look for someone to blame when faced with complex problems, and scapegoating Israel has become an unfortunately easy sell in the modern political discourse.
Glick pointed to the alarming mechanics of this digital disinformation, observing that antisemitic rhetoric is being amplified by automated systems and bad-faith actors. She recounted insights from media figures like Jeremy Boreing, who found that pro-Israel content frequently acts as a lightning rod for organized bot attacks, designed solely to derail conversation and inject hostility into social media threads. Perhaps more concerning, Glick noted that some digital influencers have discovered a perverse business model: promoting antisemitism drives engagement. By catering to segments of the public that have become increasingly radicalized—what she identifies as the “woke Right”—these creators are turning hatred into a lucrative commodity, normalizing bigotry for those who may have never given much thought to Jewish people before.
Beyond the chaos of social media, Glick decried the systemic erosion of truth within traditional power centers, specifically highlighting universities and major media organizations. She argued that these institutions, which are ostensibly tasked with fostering objective understanding, have instead cultivated a “complex of un-truth.” Using the New York Times as a primary example, she criticized the publication for a Pulitzer-winning image that she claims was deceptively edited to push a narrative of starvation in Gaza while obscuring contradictory visual evidence. For Glick, this is not just poor journalism; it is part of a deliberate ideological effort to paint Israel in the worst possible light, often using dubious academic frameworks like “settler-colonial studies” that ignore geographical and historical realities in favor of a pre-determined, malicious narrative.
Despite the weight of this institutional and digital hostility, Glick refused to adopt a posture of defeat. Her central thesis is that the truth remains a potent, irreplaceable commodity, and she believes it will ultimately prove more resilient than its counterparts. She challenged the idea that there is a purely subjective “Israeli narrative,” insisting instead that the factual reality of Israel’s existence, its right to defend itself, and its historical roots are accessible to anyone willing to look past the misinformation. She asserted that the world contains a sufficient number of truth-seekers to overcome the current tidal wave of propaganda, provided that those who value reality remain steadfast in their commitment to reporting and understanding objective facts.
This pursuit of truth, for Glick, is deeply intertwined with a higher sense of purpose concerning Jewish survival and identity. She framed the current era as a pivotal moment in history, urging supporters to view their advocacy not merely as a political task, but as a safeguard for the future of the Jewish state. By connecting the modern struggle to the ancient heritage of the Jewish people, she emphasized the “eternal nature of Israel” and encouraged the current generation to embrace their duty as stewards of that legacy. In her view, the strength of a nation lies not just in its military or economic might, but in its unwavering faith in its own legitimacy and the courage to articulate that truth even when it is unpopular.
Ultimately, Glick’s message was one of optimism fueled by historical perspective, specifically through her high regard for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. She predicted that future generations of Jewish history will look back upon this period and the Prime Minister’s role with the same reverence often reserved for foundational figures like King David or Joshua. While acknowledging that these are challenging times, she framed the current reality as a blessing—an era of profound, albeit difficult, transition where the collective effort to protect the state is laying the groundwork for the next chapter of Jewish eternity. She left her audience with the firm conviction that as long as they stay focused on their mission, they are not only winning a battle of words but are actively steering the course of history toward a more truthful and persistent future.