Yoseph Haddad

The 'influencerization' of activism: How virality is replacing real-world organizing - opinion

Activism is now increasingly judged by whether it travels online, not by whether it changes institutions or improves lives. The algorithm does not reward effectiveness. It rewards emotional immediacy

|ByHALLEL ABRAMOWITZ-SILVERMAN, ADAM SCOTT BELLOS
ONE OF THE sailors of the Gaza aid flotillas intercepted by Israel is seen speaking in France, in May 2026.
Israeli activists on board one of the vessels of the Israeli 'Hasbara' flotilla. May 17, 2026.

Staged at sea: Activism for the algorithm - opinion

You can care about Palestinian civilians without empowering movements that excuse extremism. You can oppose suffering without turning it into spectacle.

|ByHALLEL ABRAMOWITZ-SILVERMAN
Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad on board one of the vessels of the Israeli 'Hasbara' flotilla. May 17, 2026.

Jewish, Arab Israeli activists launch 'Hasbara' flotilla opposing Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla

“We did our own flotilla,” said Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad. "We send a clear message to all the ‘terror flotilla’ activists. You are not welcome here."

|BySAM HALPERN
Yoseph Haddad demonstrates against a rally marking the "Nakba" at Tel Aviv University, May 15, 2024; illustrative.

Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs new party bid with ex-Jerusalem deputy mayor - exclusive

Haddad is aiming to translate his social media support into real influence within Jerusalem's political apparatus.

|ByKESHET NEEV

Pro-Israel Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs Knesset run, poll tests strength

Pro-Israel activist and IDF veteran Yoseph Haddad is contemplating a political party for Israel's next Knesset elections, with recent polls showing strong support, especially from Jewish voters.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yoseph Haddad demonstrates against a rally marking the "Nakba" at Tel Aviv University, May 15, 2024; illustrative.