Israel is not abandoned: Record-breaking numbers reveal a global movement of support - opinion
A protest does not speak for every student. A hashtag does not represent every young adult. And the most hostile voices on social media do not have the final word on the future of Israel.
On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, a record-breaking 24-hour global broadcast organized by Friends of Zion reached over 250 million people across 167 countries. This broadcast, which came at a time when Israel faces relentless attacks on its legitimacy and the Jewish people endure rising antisemitism, was watched by millions in nations with politically complicated stances on Israel.
The broadcast reached over 3.8 million people in Syria, 1.2 million in Egypt, and 1.1 million in Algeria, with over 8.5 million in Brazil following a public appeal by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Notably, 59.8% of the social media audience was between the ages of 25 and 34, challenging the narrative that younger generations have abandoned Israel.
This global movement of support demonstrates that a significant audience remains willing to engage with a message of solidarity and remembrance, challenging the assumption that the next generation has turned against Israel.
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