Soros Money Fueling Anti-Israel Protests on College Campuses

A report has revealed that prominent Democrat donors, including George Soros and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, have been backing pro-Palestinian efforts to protest the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses. This funding has raised concerns over its potential impact on national security.

Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly expressed concerns about the impact of college campus protests on national security, particularly those fueled by anti-Israel sentiments. These protests, he argues, have the potential to escalate into more dangerous forms of activism.

A Politico report has shed light on the funding sources behind anti-Israel protests on college campuses. Major Democrat donors such as George Soros, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, David Rockefeller Jr., and Susan and Nick Pritzker have provided significant financial support to these efforts.

The Tides Foundation, which receives funding from Soros and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has been a key conduit for this funding. The organization has distributed money to leftist causes, including Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow, which are the main organizers behind anti-Israel protests at Columbia University and other campuses.

The Rockefeller Fund has also contributed to the Tides Foundation, providing $300,000 in 2022. This funding stream has enabled the Tides Foundation to distribute half a million dollars to Jewish Voice for Peace, an organization that has blamed Israel and the U.S., rather than Hamas, for terrorist attacks.

In addition to Soros and Gates, the Pritzkers have also supported pro-Palestinian groups and donated $300,000 to Biden's 2020 campaign. Their funding has been used to support demonstrations and protests against Israel's policies.

Some analysts have suggested that the anti-Israel protests may be politically motivated, as they have coincided with President Biden's reelection efforts. Critics have highlighted the connections between Biden's donors and the funding of these protests.

President Biden has spoken out against antisemitism and violent protests but has reaffirmed his support for the right to peaceful protest. However, he has also emphasized that violent or destructive behavior is unacceptable and illegal.

The Politico report has been met with mixed reactions. While some observers expressed surprise, others pointed out that similar reports had emerged months ago. Many commentators have questioned the timing of Politico's article, suggesting that it may have been intentionally delayed.

Concerns have been raised over the potential impact of campus protests on national security. Some analysts believe that the anti-Israel sentiments being propagated on campuses could lead to a normalization of antisemitism and a weakening of support for Israel, which is considered a key ally in the fight against terrorism.

The funding of anti-Israel protests on college campuses by prominent Democrat donors has raised concerns about the potential impact on national security and the political motivations behind these protests. The level of financial support from individuals like George Soros and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has also sparked questions about the influence of dark money groups in shaping public opinion on foreign policy issues.