Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Israel Plans To Recruit Students To Defend Israel On Social Media

Israel To Pay Students For Pro-Israeli Social Media Propaganda -- Huntington Post

Israel has announced it will pay university students to circulate pro-Israeli information on social media networks, without having to identify themselves as working for the government.

The move was publicised in a statement from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, the Associated Press reported. Students will receive scholarships to "engage international audiences online" and combat anti-Semitism and calls to boycott Israel, it was alleged.

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More News On Israel Planning To Recruit Students To Defend Israel On Social Media

Israel to pay students to defend it online -- USA Today/AP
Students offered grants if they tweet pro-Israeli propaganda -- The Independent
Israel: Government pays students to fight internet battles -- BBC
Government to use citizens as army in social media war -- Jerusalem Post
PMO stealthily recruiting students for online advocacy -- Times of Israel

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