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Avi Goldwasser is an Israeli-American filmmaker, producer, and pro-Israel advocate renowned for producing documentaries that expose national security threats posed by Islamist extremism and its infiltration in Western societies. In 2002, he co-founded The David Project with Charles Jacobs; the organization, later known as the David Project Center for Jewish Leadership, is dedicated to countering anti-Israel activism on U.S. college campuses—such as the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement—and fostering pro-Israel advocacy within Jewish communities through education and leadership training. Goldwasser's media work includes key involvement in the 2005 documentary Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West, produced and distributed by the Clarion Fund, which was controversially mailed to over 28 million voters ahead of the 2008 U.S. presidential election, sparking debates over its political motivations and funding transparency. He has also contributed to The Third Jihad (2010) and Honor Diaries (2014), both Clarion Project films warning of radical Islam's threats, jihadist ideologies, and the implications of Sharia law. Currently, Goldwasser works as a filmmaker and producer for the Clarion Project (formerly Clarion Fund), where he has received financial compensation for his efforts. He frequently appears as a national security commentator on Fox News, has been quoted in Breitbart News, and has authored articles for The Jerusalem Post. Goldwasser maintains professional ties with figures such as Raphael Shore and Frank Gaffney and has affiliations with groups including AIPAC, the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), Center for Security Policy, and Middle East Forum. His work aligns with conservative national security perspectives and has been criticized by opponents as Islamophobic or propagandistic, though supporters defend it as vital awareness-raising on jihadist threats. While no major legal controversies or personal scandals are publicly documented, his projects have faced scrutiny for opaque nonprofit funding linked to pro-Israel donors.