Palestine Action US founder funded radical media outlets, is tied to Iranian state TV - exclusive

An investigation by Honest Reporting, exclusively revealed to The Jerusalem Post, maps a media ecosystem allegedly funded by the network behind Palestine Action US founder James Cox 'Fergie' Chambers. The network, operating through the Babochki Collective, has financially backed outlets like Mondoweiss, Sovereign Media, and Vox Ummah, the latter having ties to Iranian state media Press TV. Chambers faces extradition over alleged Hamas financing.

An investigation by Honest Reporting, exclusively revealed to The Jerusalem Post, maps a media ecosystem allegedly funded by the network behind Palestine Action US founder James Cox 'Fergie' Chambers. The network, operating through the Babochki Collective, has financially backed outlets like Mondoweiss, Sovereign Media, and Vox Ummah. Vox Ummah's editor, Shabbir Rizvi, also contributes to Iranian state media Press TV. Chambers, a multi-millionaire heir, faces extradition from Spain to the US over alleged Hamas financing of $7.5 million. The UK branch of Palestine Action was designated a terrorist organization in 2025 and sanctioned by the US in August 2026. The investigation highlights how radical groups use propaganda outlets to influence populations, with ties to state actors like Iran.

Palestine Action US founder funded radical media outlets, is tied to Iranian state TV - exclusive