Comedian and social media influencer Zach Sage Fox gained widespread attention for highlighting the lack of knowledge among anti-Israel protesters regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict they passionately advocate against.
In his recent video titled "Gaza Graduation," Fox offered $100 to anti-Israel demonstrators who could correctly answer basic questions about the ongoing war. Questions included identifying the river and sea mentioned in the rallying cry "from the river to the sea," Hamas's primary goal, the duration of Israel's occupation of Gaza, and definitions of terms like Zionism and intifada. None of the protesters could provide correct answers, resulting in millions of views for the video.
Reflecting on the experience, Fox remarked to Fox News Digital, "I don't think we gave out a single hundred dollar bill the entire time. I mean, no one knew anything.
"Social media influencer raises alarm over the transformation of Generation Z into 'Generation Terrorism,' citing a concerning shift on TikTok since October 7th."
Fox, boasting over 1.1 million followers on TikTok and 51,000 on Instagram, doesn't fit the mold of a typical social media influencer seeking fame. He's a graduate of the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania, a co-founder of the multimillion-dollar media company Fat Camp Films, and has produced content for major platforms like the Disney Channel, Hulu, and HBO. Despite his stand-up comedy career, the October 7th Hamas terror attacks and ensuing anti-Israel protests prompted him to venture into a new content direction.
Observing a lack of journalistic scrutiny towards protesters, Fox felt compelled to engage directly. He remarked, "I saw journalists not really stepping up to do their job and to not really grill these protesters on who they are, where they're from and what they know. I'm not afraid to just go up and talk to people," citing numerous instances of uncovering "tons of antisemitism" and ignorance through his street interviews.
Despite always having security during filming, Fox didn't feel threatened while shooting the "Gaza Graduation" video. However, previous encounters, such as approaching anti-Israel encampments on his alma mater's campus, presented some risk.
"Police arrest 19 anti-Israel protesters from UPenn after an attempt to occupy a building."
"Clearly the universities aren't doing their job," Fox said.
"It was a genuine social experiment that I wanted to conduct," he continued. "When offered a bunch of money, can these protesters, these people that support the pro-Palestine movement, do they know a single thing about it?"
It turned out that the anti-Israel agitators were largely in the dark about what they claim to be so passionate about. Fox said he was somewhat relieved that many of the American college kids don’t even realize they’re "promoting evil" by aligning with the Hamas terror group.
"Maybe there's some hope that we can reteach them, but it’s got to start at the university level," he said.
Comedian Michael Rapaport, known for his liberal views, warns anti-Israel protesters that their actions could contribute to Trump's victory.
Fox believes that a key factor in the resonance of his video was his decision to display school names and tuition costs on screen, highlighting the institutions that failed to educate the clueless students.
"These individuals are investing significant sums of money in their education, yet they lack basic knowledge about the causes they support," he observed. "Their ignorance is staggering."
Fox aims to serve as a "voice of enlightenment," urging people to seek out the truth regarding the situation in Gaza. He calls upon prominent Jewish figures, including his comedic role models, to join him in combating the rise of antisemitism in America.
"Where are Larry David and Adam Sandler? I have immense respect for these individuals—they're my idols," Fox expressed. "But as Jews, their silence in the face of the alarming surge in antisemitism and misinformation is disappointing. It motivates me to step forward and be a vocal advocate for the Jewish community.
CLICK HERE TO GET USA NEWS 24-7
