Israel's propaganda directorate being sued by unpaid activists claiming millions

Israel's propaganda directorate being sued by unpaid activists claiming millions Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 03/05/2026 - 13:48 Former Israeli spokesperson Eylon Levy is not part of the lawsuit - but says he is owed money by Israel's public diplomacy directorate Former Israeli spokesperson Eylon Levy, pictured in 2024, is one of a number of influencers who say they are owed money by Israel's Hasbara directorate (AFP) Off Former employees of Israel ’s national public diplomacy directorate, which oversees Israeli propaganda, are demanding millions of shekels for unpaid work carried out since October 2023, according to Israeli daily Calcalist. Known by its Hebrew name, Hasbara, the national public diplomacy directorate is being sued by companies and contractors who provided their services in the first months of Israel’s genocide in Gaza , which followed the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023. Two private companies, which provided studios for Israeli leaders and funded activism in Europe, are demanding two million shekels ($650,000) between them.