People like this should have to spend the rest of their lives in prison. pic.twitter.com/a4WSaM6o0L
— gato fumante (@KweenInYellow) August 12, 2026
Israeli American Safra Catz is Oracle’s executive vice chair. She was Oracle CEO from 2014 to 2025, succeeding Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison. Ellison, the largest single donor to Friends of the IDF, and his son David are currently buying up US media on behalf of Israel
Catz was speaking at the 2024 Israeli-American Council (IAC) National Summit. The IAC is a nonprofit organization composed of Israeli Americans. Its slogan is “A strong and resilient bond between Israel and the United States starts with a united, passionate, and engaged community.” It has assets of over $32 million.
The commitment to Israel by Oracle and IAC has not diminished despite numerous reports that Israel is committing mass murder, torture, and genocide against Palestinians.
Forbes reports that Catz’ net worth is $2.9 billion.
- She joined Oracle in 1999 and is credited with spearheading Oracle’s aggressive acquisition strategy, helping close more than 130 acquisitions.
- Catz, who was born in Israel, earned a law degree at the University of Pennsylvania and worked on Wall Street for 14 years covering the software industry.
- Catz and her husband Gal Tirosh gave $250,000 to President Trump’s fundraising committee in June 2020.
The Ellisons’ media empire
Larry Ellison’s net worth has recently ranged from $296.6 billion to $192.6 billion.
Larry and David Ellison, who have already obtained numerous media companies, are currently working to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery.
In February, Wired Magazine listed what the family would control if the WBD deal goes through:
CBS and CBS News
Besides its news division, which includes 60 Minutes, CBS is also home to hits like Tracker and Matlock, along with reality stalwarts Survivor and Big Brother.
HBO and HBO Max
Among the most Emmy-winningest networks to exist, HBO’s library includes classics like Game of Thrones, The Wire, and Veep, as well as newer hits like The Pitt, The Gilded Age, and Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. (Outside of Canada, HBO Max is also a key distributor of the hockey smut drama Heated Rivalry.)
CNN
While CNN’s ratings dipped last year, it remains a news juggernaut and a top 5 cable network, featuring household names like John King, Kaitlan Collins, and Anderson Cooper (who recently announced he will be leaving 60 Minutes at the end of the current season).
DC Comics
The merger would put Paramount Skydance in control of storied comic book franchises like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Harry Potter
The wizarding world of Harry Potter, including all eight fantasy films and the upcoming HBO television series slated to premiere in 2027 would also be under the Ellisons’ purview.
TikTok
As of a deal finalized in January, Oracle now holds a 15 percent stake in TikTok’s US operations.
Star Trek
All 13 Star Trek movies and television shows are owned by Paramount Skydance. At a press event last year, Dana Goldberg, cochair of Paramount Pictures and chair of Paramount Television, said the franchise would be a “priority across the company.”
Warner Bros. Studios
Home to blockbusters like Barbie, The Dark Knight, and more recently, One Battle After Another and Sinners.
Comedy Central
South Park announced a five-year, $1.5 billion deal with Paramount last July, just prior to the merger with Skydance. The show has since skewered Donald Trump and those in his administration regularly.
Avatar Studios
In December, Paramount+ announced it would be the exclusive streamer of Avatar Studios content, including animated film The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender and series Avatar: Seven Havens.
A Bunch of Cable Channels and Networks
The Food Network, HGTV, Discovery, TLC, OWN, Adult Swim, Showtime, TNT, and TBS are all part of WBD.
Other Key Franchises
Other notable titles that are or would be controlled by the Ellisons, pending the WBD takeover, include: The Lord of the Rings franchise, the Mission Impossible franchise, and the distribution rights to Dune: Part Three.
Annapurna Pictures
In addition, Megan Ellison (Larry’s daughter, David’s sister) is the founder of Annapurna.
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