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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Robert Tait in Washington

Netanyahu vows to combat what he calls ‘vilification against Israel’ online

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Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in Washington DC, on Tuesday. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that he’s vowed to combat an orchestrated social media campaign of “vilification and demonization” that he says is responsible for a drop in support for Israel among US voters, especially Democrats.

“I think there’s been a concerted effort to spread vilification and demonization against Israel on social media,” the Israeli prime minister told journalists on Capitol Hill after being asked to respond to opinion polls showing a move away from the historic trend of strong backing for Israel.

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