The 6th Independent Journalism Conference: The Battle for Truth in the Era of the Internet
On January 30, the 6th Independent Journalism Conference at Ariela House, Tel Aviv’s central library, served as an effective platform…
Read moreDisinformation — deliberately spreading falsehoods — undermines trust in institutions, distorts informed decision-making, and worsens social divisions. In Israel, these risks are heightened by extensive social media use, repeated state-backed campaigns by adversarial actors, and ongoing conflict since October 2023. The Disinformation Resilience Israel (DRI) project, funded by the European Union, aims to develop a comprehensive response to online misinformation and disinformation in Israel.
The project’s goal is to strengthen the resilience of Israeli society to counter misinformation and disinformation by enhancing the fact-finding capacity of media and civil society organizations, raising public awareness and media literacy, and advancing research. It engages journalists, educators, tech entrepreneurs, activists, and the broader public to foster a more informed, critical, and inclusive information ecosystem.
Visit the project’s microsite at this link and view a selection of the project’s activities below.
