17. Stefan Tompson

Stefan Tompson is a South African-Polish social media commentator and content creator. He is a co-founder of Visegrad24, where he produces insightful content on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and other global political issues. In October, research conducted by the University of Washington identified Visegrad24 as one of the seven most influential accounts on X, with over 1.1 million followers and more than 1 billion impressions.

Born in London to Polish and South African parents, Tompson asserts that his support for Israel "is not an act of altruism, but an act of self-interest," believing that Hamas poses a threat to Western civilization. In January, he visited Israel and filmed 1,090 videos showcasing various aspects of the country, from the vibrant cities of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to the mixed city of Ramallah and the sites of the October 7th attacks. Since October 7th, his content on the war has been among the most viewed on Twitter, creating a new realm of support for the Jewish state.

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