In a recent discussion, Dr. Gerald Steinberg, founder and president of NGO Monitor, elaborated on the significant impact of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in shaping anti-Israel narratives. He pointed out that organizations like Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor and Save the Children often disseminate unverified claims that influence media and United Nations reporting. Steinberg traced the origins of these narratives to geopolitical developments following 1948, particularly the role of the Soviet Union in labeling Zionism as racist. He noted that the rise of influential NGOs in the 1990s and 2000s has enabled them to effectively coordinate campaigns that sway public perception and policy discussions. A specific example discussed was a New York Times op-ed alleging Israeli sexual violence, which relied on reports from NGOs that Steinberg criticized for lacking verification. He described these tactics as part of a systematic strategy to invert narratives, drawing attention away from atrocities committed by Palestinian groups. Steinberg concluded by expressing hope that increasing scrutiny of NGO practices could lead to a challenge against politically driven reporting, while also announcing his planned transition from leadership at NGO Monitor.