Maccabee Task Force

Maccabee Task Force is a group dedicated to opposing the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement on North American campuses. The organization engages in pro-Israel advocacy and communications aimed at countering campus-based anti-Israel initiatives.

CCI Score

-48.78

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Maccabee Task Force Linked to Extremist Pro-Israel Media Commentary

An investigative column has linked the executive director of Maccabee Task Force to inflammatory media produced by far‐right outlets, highlighting the organization’s role in disseminating extremist rhetoric that may contribute to authoritarian political agendas.

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Maccabee Task Force is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

MAR

21

2025

Maccabee Task Force Linked to Extremist Pro-Israel Media Commentary
-67.50

An investigative column has linked the executive director of Maccabee Task Force to inflammatory media produced by far‐right outlets, highlighting the organization’s role in disseminating extremist rhetoric that may contribute to authoritarian political agendas.
MAR

18

2025

MTF's Political Campaign Against Campus Dissent
-68.50

Under President Miriam Adelson's leadership, Maccabee Task Force has engaged in targeted campaigns against campus dissent, employing aggressive political tactics and social media strategies to suppress free speech and align with authoritarian measures.
-75

Public and Political Behavior

March 22

Maccabee Task Force has been documented using aggressive political tactics—such as supporting deportation actions against critics and vilifying dissenters—which directly contributes to a climate of authoritarian repression. This behavior falls squarely under Public and Political Behavior, undermining democratic norms in favor of suppressing free expression.

The Israeli-American Trump mega-donor behind speech crackdowns
-70

Executive Political Engagement

March 22

Under the leadership of Miriam Adelson, who also plays an active role in funding and directing the organization's strategies, MTF exemplifies executive engagement in political repression. Her actions suggest a deliberate effort to align the organization with authoritarian policies that stifle dissent.

The Israeli-American Trump mega-donor behind speech crackdowns
-65

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 22

MTF's extensive use of social media to disseminate inflammatory and politically charged messages demonstrates a clear effort to manipulate public opinion and suppress dissent. This use of media as a tool for propaganda supports authoritarian narratives and contributes to a degradation of open democratic discourse.

The Israeli-American Trump mega-donor behind speech crackdowns
MAR

24

2023

MTF Restructures Campus Outreach with Political and Media Influence Tactics
-10.35

Maccabee Task Force is scaling back its campus operations to focus on select influential universities and social media influencers, aiming to reshape campus political narratives through subsidized trips and strategic donor engagement. The approach, while positioned as countering anti-Israel sentiment, raises questions about covert political manipulation and the potential long‐term impact on democratic discourse.
-15

Public and Political Behavior

March 22

Under the Public and Political Behavior category, Maccabee Task Force’s strategy to concentrate on key battleground campuses and target future leaders via subsidized trips highlights a deliberate effort to shape political opinions. This tactical manipulation of campus discourse, driven by political ambitions and strategic donor interests, raises concerns over its potential to undermine democratic debate by aligning future leadership with a specific political agenda.

Looking to bring on new funders, Maccabee Task Force scales back and focuses on key campuses, social media influencers
-10

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 22

Falling under the Media Influence and Propaganda category (a subset of Technology and Services Impact), the initiative to engage high-profile social media influencers through tailored trips to Israel demonstrates a concerted effort to shape media narratives. This strategy, aimed at cultivating favorable views and controlling the discourse around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflects a manipulative use of modern media channels that could contribute to a restricted and orchestrated flow of information, undermining open and balanced debate.

Looking to bring on new funders, Maccabee Task Force scales back and focuses on key campuses, social media influencers