It was revealed that the US-based Tikvah Fund financed far-right networks in Israel

It was revealed that the US-based Jewish Tikvah Fund financed far-right figures to shape Israel's military and intelligence decision-making mechanisms.

According to research by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the American-Jewish Tikvah Fund, which previously provided financial support to controversial judicial regulations in the country, influences military and intelligence decision-making mechanisms with its activities in Israel.

It is stated that the Tikvah Fund, which carries out its activities in Israel through the structure called "Herut-Freedom for Israel Center", has established a network in line with the "vision of deporting the Palestinians and endless war" and donated 5 million dollars to this structure, and has also committed to financing the same amount for 2025.

"Herut", which has emerged as an independent organization since 2024, is described as "the new packaging of old ideas" as wealthy American Jews continue their mission to shape the Israeli elite.

"Peace is not a goal"

It is noted that far-right officers and bureaucrats were trained in Israel through the "Churchill Program for State Administration and Strategy" organized by the Argaman Institute, which operates within Herut.

It is emphasized that David Zini, who is among the second semester graduates of the program, was previously appointed as the head of the Israeli Internal Security Agency, Shin-Bet (Shabak), while he was previously at the rank of brigadier general.

In the 274-page vision document prepared by Herut and Argaman Institute; It is argued that peace should no longer be a strategic goal, and that countries with which peace agreements have been signed, such as Egypt and Jordan, should be considered as potential threats and operational preparations should be made against these countries.

While it was announced that the Tikvah Fund made a grant of 5 million dollars to the Herut center and committed another 5 million dollars for 2025, it is stated that the Tikvah Fund "claims that the two institutions are completely independent."

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While it is noteworthy that Amiad Cohen, the former Israel manager of the Tikvah Fund, serves as the General Manager of Herut, Cohen is reported to have said at the events, "The elites shaped here show what Israel will look like in 15-20 years."

On the other hand, it is stated that Tikvah Fund President Elliott Abrams, who served in former US administrations, also provided training in programs within Herut.