Meet Our Influencers

Meet a younger generation of Jewish and allied Zionist influencers bringing pro-Israel perspectives to today’s conversations. Through journalism, education, advocacy and digital storytelling, these voices connect with new audiences, challenge antisemitism and encourage informed dialogue about Israel and Jewish identity.

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Zionist & Pro-Israel Voices Across Generations

The public figures below include Zionists and pro-Israel advocates, alongside leaders recognized for diplomacy and cooperation with Israel. Zionism supports Jewish self-determination and a Jewish homeland in the land of Israel. Being pro-Israel broadly means supporting Israel’s existence, security and the well-being of its people, without necessarily identifying as a Zionist. These perspectives span religious and political traditions and do not require agreement with every Israeli government policy. Inclusion reflects each person’s documented role or statements; it does not imply shared views or affiliation with this network. Learn more: Anne Frank House and ADL.

Entertainers & Athletes

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Howard Stern: Has publicly defended Israel in his radio commentary. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Roseanne Barr: Has publicly advocated for Israel and opposed cultural boycotts. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Yohay Sponder: Uses comedy to address antisemitism and Jewish solidarity; performed for soldiers and displaced Israelis after October 7. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Boy George: Released “We Will Dance Again” in 2026, expressing solidarity with Jewish communities and commemorating victims of October 7. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Thom Yorke: Opposed pressure to boycott Radiohead’s 2017 Israel concert. In 2025, he said he would not perform there under Netanyahu. Included for historical context, rather than as a claim of current Zionist identification. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Jonny Greenwood: Has defended musical collaboration with Israeli artists despite disagreements with government policy. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Bob Dylan: His 1983 song “Neighborhood Bully” has been interpreted as a defense of Israel. This historical interpretation does not establish his current political views. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Paul Stanley: Publicly condemned antisemitic hate speech in 2022. Included for opposition to antisemitism; this does not establish a position on Israeli policy. Source. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Business Leaders

Public Officials

European Public Officials & Political Voices

These figures have expressed support for Israel’s security or pursued political cooperation with Israel. Their positions differ and may include criticism of Israeli government policies.

• Friedrich Merz — German Chancellor; affirms Israel’s security and existence while supporting a two-state solution.
• Giorgia Meloni — Italian PM; supports Israel’s security while also criticizing its Gaza campaign.
• Ursula von der Leyen — European Commission President; supports Israel’s security and a two-state solution, and proposed trade-related measures over Gaza.
• Viktor Orbán — Former Hungarian PM; maintained close ties with Israeli leadership.
• Petr Fiala — Former Czech PM; advocated support for Israel.
• Santiago Abascal — Spanish politician and VOX leader associated with pro-Israel political cooperation.
• Geert Wilders — Dutch politician and PVV leader known for pro-Israel advocacy.
• Kyriakos Mitsotakis — Greek Prime Minister who has developed Greece’s strategic partnership with Israel while maintaining relations with Arab states and supporting a two-state solution. Source.
• Adonis Georgiadis — Greek Health Minister and New Democracy vice president; a vocal supporter of Israel who publicly apologized for previously promoting an antisemitic book. Source and background.

Sources: German Federal Government; Italian Government; European Commission; OSW analysis.

India–Israel ties: Swamy has advocated connections between Hindutva and Zionism (Tel Aviv University commentary). Modi has expanded India–Israel strategic cooperation (official joint statement); his inclusion reflects that diplomatic record rather than an attributed personal Zionist identity.

Peace, Diplomacy & Civic Partnership

These public officials are included for specific diplomatic agreements, mediation or civic cooperation. These actions do not by themselves establish that each person identifies as a Zionist.

• Faisal I of Iraq — Signed the conditional Faisal–Weizmann Agreement in 1919, proposing Arab–Jewish cooperation; its conditions and historical context are essential.
• Anwar Sadat — President of Egypt; visited Jerusalem in 1977 and signed the Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty in 1979.
• King Hussein of Jordan — King of Jordan; concluded the 1994 Israel–Jordan Peace Treaty.
• King Hassan II of Morocco — Facilitated secret Egyptian–Israeli contacts and diplomatic mediation.
• Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan — UAE leader associated with the 2020 normalization agreement with Israel.
• King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa — Bahrain’s monarch during its 2020 normalization agreement with Israel.
• King Mohammed VI of Morocco — Morocco’s monarch during the 2020 agreement to resume relations with Israel.

Sudan: Announced normalization with Israel in 2020 and signed the Abraham Accords Declaration in 2021; the process should not be described as a completed bilateral peace treaty. Background and status.

• Mansour Abbas — Ra’am politician whose party joined Israel’s governing coalition in 2021, pursuing civic cooperation and Arab citizens’ interests.

Religious Leaders

Science & Scholarship

Einstein supported Jewish cultural and educational renewal and helped establish the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His Zionism emphasized Jewish–Arab coexistence and included criticism of exclusive nationalism. Hebrew University biography · Historical analysis.

Asian, African & Latin American Voices: Support for Israel

Voices working across Asia, Africa, and Latin America show how support for Israel crosses cultural and religious boundaries. Their work includes media engagement, education, interfaith outreach, and public diplomacy. These individual positions do not represent entire countries.

AI-assisted portrait illustrations. These individuals represent distinct historical and religious approaches. Explore Zionism and support for Israel around the world.

Advocates & Interfaith Voices

Media & Advocacy

These writers and commentators bring different political perspectives to advocacy and debate about Israel and antisemitism. Their inclusion does not imply agreement on Israeli government policies.

Bret Stephens — Opinion columnist.
Batya Ungar-Sargon — Journalist, author and commentator.

Media Coverage & Interviews

These journalists have covered Israel, Middle East affairs, and antisemitism through reporting and interviews. This section describes their journalistic work without assigning them a political identity.

Military & Spokespeople

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