Larry Ellison a Fool for Aligning His and His Son’s Power, Legacy, and Media Influence With Israel’s Wars in Gaza and Iran
The growing influence of billionaire tech executive Larry Ellison across media, technology, and geopolitics is drawing intensified scrutiny as his documented ties to Israel intersect with expanding control over American information systems. From military linked donations to national security infrastructure and personal relationships with Israeli leadership, Ellison’s connection to Israel is not peripheral it is extensive, sustained, and deeply embedded across multiple sectors.
Record Breaking Military Donations
Ellison is among the largest private donors to the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), a U.S. based nonprofit that provides financial support for Israeli soldiers. In 2017, he made a single $16.6 million contribution during a Beverly Hills fundraising gala at the time the largest individual donation in the organization’s history. Total contributions attributed to Ellison have been reported to exceed $26 million over time.
“We love the country of Israel and we’ll do everything we can to support it.”
Those donations have been used to fund infrastructure, training support, and facilities tied directly to Israeli military units.
Building Israel’s Digital Backbone
Beyond philanthropy, Ellison’s influence extends into critical infrastructure through Oracle Corporation. In 2021, Oracle constructed a $319 million underground cloud data center in Jerusalem, designed to withstand missile attacks and serve as a primary digital hub for Israeli government operations, including defense-related systems.
Additional reporting has pointed to confidential collaborations between Oracle and Israeli military entities, including:
- Work linked to the Israeli Air Force
- Support for Unit 81, an elite Israeli military technology division
These projects place Oracle, and by extension Ellison, inside the operational technology ecosystem of Israeli national security.
A Direct Line to Power
Ellison’s relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu has been widely documented. The two have maintained a close personal and political relationship, including private meetings and Ellison hosting Netanyahu on his Hawaiian island, Lanai. Ellison’s name has also surfaced in connection with Netanyahu’s corruption investigations, where reports indicated involvement in discussions surrounding legal support. At one point, Ellison reportedly offered Netanyahu a seat on Oracle’s board with a salary approaching $500,000 annually, an offer that was ultimately declined.
Influence Campaign Allegations
Leaked communications reported in 2024 and 2025 describe a coordinated effort involving Ellison and other wealthy donors aimed at countering pro-Palestinian activism in the United States.
The initiative, referenced as “12 Tribes” in internal communications, allegedly focused on:
- Digital monitoring of activist networks
- Funding media and social campaigns
- Targeting movements such as BDS
Separate reports have also claimed efforts to evaluate U.S. political figures for alignment with Israeli interests, highlighting the perceived overlap between political influence and private funding networks.
The Gaza Reconstruction Play
Ellison has also been linked to post war Gaza development efforts through his financial backing of the Tony Blair Institute. A 2025 proposal known as the “GREAT Trust” outlines plans to rebuild Gaza using AI managed infrastructure, digital identity systems, and blockchain based governance models, technologies aligned with Oracle’s core business. The proposal envisions large scale redevelopment driven by advanced digital systems, raising questions about the intersection of reconstruction, surveillance, and private sector control.
Media Power and Narrative Influence
These developments are unfolding alongside Ellison backed expansion into U.S. media. Through his son, David Ellison, the Ellison family now controls Paramount Global, placing CBS News under their influence and positioning the family at the center of American broadcast media. At the same time, ongoing discussions around TikTok’s U.S. operations and policy leadership have intensified debate over how digital platforms shape global narratives.
The Bigger Picture
There is no single document or admission that ties these actions into a unified strategy. But the convergence is difficult to ignore:
- Financial support for Israeli military infrastructure
- Direct relationships with political leadership
- Integration into national security technology systems
- Influence across both traditional and digital media
“When financial power, infrastructure, and media influence intersect, the impact extends far beyond any single decision.”
Ellison’s role sits at the intersection of technology, politics, and global conflict. His investments, relationships, and expanding media footprint are placing him in a position of influence over both the systems that power modern warfare and the platforms that shape how that warfare is understood. Whether viewed as strategic alignment, ideological commitment, or business expansion, the scale of that influence is becoming harder to separate from the broader geopolitical landscape.
