A direct accusation by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu against George Soros threatens to deepen international tensions.
Netanyahu’s Bold Accusation
On August 14, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a striking accusation against George Soros during an interview with conservative radio host Mark Levin. Netanyahu claimed that Soros, through his Open Society Foundations, was collaborating with Hamas and Iran in an orchestrated effort to undermine Israel. This statement has sparked intense debate and raised questions about foreign influence in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Netanyahu’s remarks come amidst a backdrop of increased hostility and violence in the region, following the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel. This event marked the beginning of a prolonged conflict that has seen international criticism of Israel’s military actions. Netanyahu’s assertions seek to delegitimize criticism by associating it with hostile entities such as Hamas and Iran, thereby reinforcing a narrative of external threats to Israel’s security.
The Role of Open Society Foundations
George Soros, a Hungarian-born Jewish billionaire, has long been a target of nationalist and right-wing criticism worldwide. His Open Society Foundations have been known to fund liberal and progressive causes, some of which are critical of Israeli policies. However, there is no credible evidence directly linking Soros or his foundation to support for Hamas or Iran. These accusations could further polarize opinions and potentially lead to heightened scrutiny of Soros’s philanthropic activities.
The Open Society Foundations have not issued a direct response to Netanyahu’s latest claims. Historically, they have denied any involvement in supporting terrorism or anti-Israel violence. The foundation’s funding of certain NGOs has been documented, but equating this support with collaboration with terrorist organizations remains unsubstantiated.
Implications and Concerns
Netanyahu’s allegations could have significant implications both in the short and long term. In the immediate future, this could lead to increased polarization in international discourse regarding Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The accusations might also result in the further delegitimization of NGOs critical of Israel, while simultaneously placing Soros and his foundation under heightened scrutiny.
In the long run, such accusations risk fuelling antisemitic conspiracy theories, as similar narratives have been known to do in the past. The conflation of criticism of Israeli policy with support for terrorism is widely disputed by experts, and such rhetoric could strain relations between Israel and Western liberal institutions, thereby affecting the broader geopolitical landscape.
Sources:
Breitbart: Netanyahu to Mark Levin: George Soros is Aligned with Hamas, Iran
Council on Foreign Relations: Media Briefing – Israel, Iran, and What Comes Next
The Jerusalem Post: Soros’s Funding and Anti-Israel Advocacy
World Jewish Congress: Hungary’s Anti-Soros Campaigns
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