Gen Z

Editor's Notes: After Charlie Kirk’s warning, Israel bets on Gen Z influencers - comment

After Charlie Kirk’s warning on Israel’s “information war,” new deals with US firms show millions spent on influencers and AI to sway young audiences.

Charlie Kirk holds an Israeli flag outside the Cave of the Patriarchs in the West Bank
Online shopping.

New survey: How Gen Z is changing the rules of consumerism

 The most complicated cleaning task at home is without a doubt cleaning the windows, we set out to test an innovative and promising product /

Gen Z's cleaning habits may reflect growing up in a world shaped by COVID-19 - study

Riot police personnel try to detain a demonstrator during a protest against corruption and the government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 8, 2025.

19 killed, more than 300 wounded in Nepal 'Gen Z' protests against social media ban


'Skibidi' and 'delulu' among over 6,000 words added to Cambridge Dictionary

Skibidi, delulu, tradwife and broligarchy were added following their popularity online and in popular culture. Much of their popularity has been linked to celebrity and influencer use.

 An illustrative image of an excerpt from an English dictionary.

Charlie Kirk’s role in defending Israel and the growing generational divide - opinion

Charlie Kirk is not the enemy. He is one of the few voices with the reach, credibility, and courage to make the case for Israel in a skeptical, cynical, and disillusioned generation.

 (Illustrative) TURNING POINT USA executive director Charlie Kirk speaks at US President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day ceremony at the Capital One Arena in Washington on January 20, 2025.

Adam Kidan on Gen Z: Why they don’t want your job - and how to win their talent anyway


Spicing it up: Meet the tech marketers transforming social media for startups and founders

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast: Season 2, Episode 47

 Gili Fleekop and Noam Biton, the co-founders of Pink Chili.

Israel must help Gen Z see Hamas for what they are, a terrorist org - opinion

We need to support Israel and spread awareness about the hostages while improving at spreading the pro-Israel message effectively. 

 PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS march around Times Square in New York City last month. ‘Swaths of us are fangirling over one of the most backward, sexist, homophobic, and violent regimes on earth: The Islamic Republic of Iran and its barbaric proxy Hamas,’ says the writer.

Noa, Mergui, Netta, and...Gabriel: Israeli pop music's latest sensation gets ready to go global

Guy was signed by UMG in 2022, at which point they set out to re-produce his demo songs on a more professional level, and the video for “Arrest Me” was born.

 GABRIEL GUY: I had to work for things and I’m still working on things because I’m still not successful. I’m at the beginning.

The deadly indoctrination of Western and Gaza youth - opinion

Gen Z's susceptibility to social media indoctrination mirrors Gaza youth's brainwashing, both fostering extreme views and anti-Israel sentiment.

The TikTok ad moderator's social media posts, with bracelets stating "Death to Zionists" and "Intifada."

Changing the conversation: TalkIsrael helps Gen Z creators post a more positive picture of Israel

The non-profit wishes to change the narrative by equipping young creators with skills to promote Israel's positive image.

 AT THE BBYO Conference 2024: TalkIsrael.

Vibe Ish: Israeli rapper beloved by Gen Z returns for more concerts

Keeping it real and searching for connection through the music of rapper Vibe Ish

 VIBE ISH, aka Or Shoshana: Faking it til I make it.

20% of American Gen-Zers share positive view of Osama Bin Laden - poll

Among the participants between the ages of 18 and 29, 31% believed that at least Osama Bin Laden's views were good, while 8% said that his actions were also good.

 Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri

‘Chronically online’ Gen Z and millennials are most vulnerable to fake news - study

The first survey to use the new 20-point test called ‘MIST’ has found that adult US citizens correctly classified two-thirds of headlines they were shown as either real or fake.

Is Facebook the most hateful social media network? (illustrative)