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Who does Bridges Partners work for?
FARA filings show the Washington, DC firm represents the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany, and received $199,985.00 from it on 07/03/2025 as an "Advance for campaign expenses."
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The short answer
Bridges Partners LLC works for the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany. That is the foreign principal named in its filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The firm registered with the Justice Department on 2025-09-26 as registrant No. 7652. It reported receiving $199,985.00 from that foreign principal on 07/03/2025. Its stated work is to assist with promoting cultural interchange between the United States and Israel. Its latest filing, stamped 2026-10-19, says it still represents that principal.
- Bridges Partners LLC's filings name its foreign principal as the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany.
- The firm reported receiving $199,985.00 on 07/03/2025 from the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany, for campaign expenses.
- The filings describe the work as assisting with promoting cultural interchange between the United States and Israel.
- Uri Steinberg is named as the firm's responsible individual, a 50% owner, and its short-form registrant.
- A supplemental statement stamped 2026-10-19 lists the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany as a foreign principal the firm continued to represent.
The firm registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act on 2025-09-26. It is registrant No. 7652. Every filing lists one foreign principal: the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany. The registration statement gives that principal's address as Lindleystr. 8c, Frankfurt, Germany.[1][2]
What the firm says it does
The firm's agreement with the foreign principal is dated 06/16/2025. The filing describes the work in one line. It uses the same line for the nature of the agreement, for the firm's activities, and in the space for political activities.[3]
“Assist with promoting cultural interchange between United States and Israel.”
The registration statement describes the firm's regular business as a consulting firm providing strategic advice.[2]
The money
The registration statement reports one payment before registration. On 07/03/2025 the firm received $199,985.00 from the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany. The stated purpose was an advance for campaign expenses.[2]
That payment arrived about a month after the firm was organized. The registration statement says the LLC was organized on 06/03/2025 in Delaware.[2]
Who runs it
The registration statement names Uri Steinberg as the responsible individual. It lists two owners with 50% each, both with Israeli citizenship. Steinberg is one of them. The filing names him as the person who renders services for the foreign principal. DOJ's index lists him as the firm's short-form registrant.[2][1]
Is the work still going on?
Yes, according to the latest filing. A supplemental statement covers the six months ending 09/30/2026 and is stamped 2026-10-19. It lists the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany as a foreign principal the firm continued to represent. It also reports an amendment to the firm's exhibits for that principal dated 05/01/2026.[4]
Why this matters
The filings show a foreign government paying a Washington, DC consulting firm through a media group in Germany. The firm is owned by two Israeli citizens. Its first reported receipt was labeled for campaign expenses. Its stated mission is to promote cultural interchange between the United States and Israel.[2][3]
Here is what the filings in hand do not show. They do not name any campaign. They do not describe any informational materials. They do not say which Americans were meant to see the work. On those questions, the record is Inconclusive.[2][3][4]
The paperwork
- Registration Statement, stamped 2025-09-26 (Form NSD-1).
- Exhibit AB, stamped 2026-05-01 (Exhibit B, Form NSD-4), agreement dated 06/16/2025.
- Supplemental Statement, stamped 2026-10-19 (Form NSD-2), for the period ending 09/30/2026.
- DOJ's index lists 8 filings in total from registrant No. 7652.[2][3][4][1]
Questions people ask
Who does Bridges Partners work for?
Bridges Partners LLC works for the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany. That is the only foreign principal named in its FARA filings. The firm registered with the Justice Department on 2025-09-26 as registrant No. 7652.
What does Bridges Partners do for Israel?
Its filings say it will assist with promoting cultural interchange between the United States and Israel. The registration statement describes the firm as a consulting firm providing strategic advice. The filings in hand do not name specific campaigns or materials.
How much has Israel paid Bridges Partners?
The registration statement reports $199,985.00 received on 07/03/2025 from the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany, as an advance for campaign expenses. The sources here do not show payment totals for later reporting periods.
Who runs Bridges Partners?
The registration statement names Uri Steinberg as the responsible individual and a 50% owner with Israeli citizenship. A second owner, also an Israeli citizen, holds the other 50%. DOJ's index lists Steinberg as the firm's short-form registrant.
Is Bridges Partners still working for the Government of Israel?
Yes, according to its latest filing. A supplemental statement stamped 2026-10-19, covering the six months ending 09/30/2026, lists the Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany as a foreign principal the firm continued to represent.
Sources
- [1]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, FARA filing index for Bridges Partners LLC (No. 7652), October 19, 2026. Primary record“Short-form registrants named in its filings: Steinberg, Uri.”
- [2]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, Bridges Partners LLC: Registration Statement, stamped 2025-09-26, September 26, 2025. Primary record“Consulting firm providing strategic advice.”
- [3]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, Bridges Partners LLC: Exhibit AB, stamped 2026-05-01, May 1, 2026. Primary record“Assist with promoting cultural interchange between United States and Israel.”
- [4]U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Unit, Bridges Partners LLC: Supplemental Statement, stamped 2026-10-19, October 19, 2026. Primary record“Government of Israel through Havas Media Group Germany”