The Information War Against Israel – with Warren Kinsella

In the days after October 7, anti-Israel slogans, protests, and narratives appeared across the globe with extraordinary speed. To many, the movement looked spontaneous. But was it?

Host Aviva Klompas speaks with political strategist and bestselling author Warren Kinsella about his new book, The Hidden Hand: The Information War and the Rise of Antisemitic Propaganda. Drawing on decades of experience running political campaigns and combating extremist movements, Kinsella argues that the anti-Israel movement that emerged after October 7 bears the hallmarks of a sophisticated information campaign designed to shape public opinion, influence policymakers, and redefine how Israel, Jews, and the West are perceived.

Their conversation explores what distinguishes a grassroots movement from an organized influence operation, why anti-Israel narratives have found such fertile ground in Western democracies, and why extraordinary claims about Jews and Israel increasingly receive little skepticism.

Guest Bio:

Warren Kinsella is a lawyer, political strategist, and bestselling author with decades of experience at the highest levels of Canadian politics. A former chief of staff in the Chrétien government and veteran of multiple federal and provincial election campaigns, he has also worked as a journalist, communications consultant, and legal expert. He is the author of ten books, including his latest, The Hidden Hand, which examines the global propaganda campaign against Israel and the West.

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