Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an 10 August press conference that his government is "losing the propaganda war" because social-media algorithms are amplifying hostile automated accounts. Netanyahu estimated that about 60 % of online content critical of Israel and of U.S. backing for the country is generated by bots and "malicious foreign actors," contending that the activity is eroding Republican support in Washington. The remarks underscore Israel’s parallel battle for public opinion as it continues military operations in Gaza and faces heightened scrutiny over its conduct.