DIThe Distraction Index

#Israel

17 events across 10 weeks

1Damage
7Hype
9Noise
6.3Avg Dmg
24.1Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
HYPE2026-08-01
Pentagon Assessment on Israel Defense Capabilities
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
21.8
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-25
US Pauses Iran Strikes and Expands Military Buildup in Israel
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.7
Hype
38.2
NOISE2026-07-25
Netanyahu Scheduled to Visit US Amid Regional Tensions
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.0
NOISE2026-07-24
Netanyahu to meet Trump and attend Graham's funeral
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.2
HYPE2026-07-20
Trump Rejects Calls for Netanyahu's Arrest
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
10.9
Hype
31.4
NOISE2026-07-20
Netanyahu Cancels Washington Trip Amid Tensions with Trump
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
10.5
HYPE2026-07-20
Trump Rejects Calls for Netanyahu's Arrest Despite ICC Warrant
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
8.3
Hype
45.3
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-12
CNN Criticized for Questioning Israeli Motives in Iran-Trump Assassination Plot
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
22.0
HYPE2026-07-12
Netanyahu Reveals Final Exchange with Graham Before Death
Damage
0.0
Hype
38.5
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
HYPE2026-07-05
International Diplomatic Activity: Netanyahu, Zelenskyy, and Iran
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
32.0
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-05
Trump Demands Israeli President Pardon Netanyahu
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
67.3
WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20
NOISE2025-09-20
Freed Israeli-American Hostage Announces Return to Military Service
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.2
NOISE2025-09-20
Administration Seeks $6 Billion Arms Sale to Israel Despite Gaza Offensive
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
18.2
Hype
17.1
WEEK 32Aug 3 – 9
NOISE2025-08-09
Netanyahu Office Denies Shouting Match with Trump
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.1
WEEK 24Jun 8 – 14
DMG2025-06-14
Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites; US Provides Air Defense Support
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
56.2
Hype
30.2
WEEK 15Apr 6 – 12
NOISE2025-04-07
Trump-Netanyahu Meeting on Gaza, Tariffs, and Iran
international · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
10.3
WEEK 9Feb 23 – Mar 1
NOISE2025-03-01
Trump Administration Approves $3 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
12.3
Hype
11.2