Can Supporting Israel Become Hip?
In these dark times following the Flotilla fiasco, there may be a glimmer of hope that positive momentum may be around the corner in a groundswell support for the plight of Israel. Read this weekend's Daily Beast Article on Bibi's Unlikely New Fan Club. As the article begins, "Israelis are astonishingly unified in defense of their country's flotilla interception. Ethan Perlson on why even the country's lefties are draping themselves in the flag." To read more, please click here. Separately, there has been a great web effort to advance the Israeli narrative by the IDF, Israeli government and passionate individuals. One successful example is the music parody video called We Con the World that was created by an Israeli comedy troupe. It is been viewed 1+ million times in less than a week. The next few months will be crucial given world attention and the real possibility that Iran will be come even a greater force in this unfortunate situation. Stay tuned and involved.
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi: A Messenger for Israel
Israel’s disputes with its neighbors have a long history – but there’s also a less tangible, but no less important front line: the media. Public opinion in the United States is an important area of concern for Israel, especially considering Israel has not always been great with its own PR. Fortunately, there are a number of American-based groups that help make the case for Israel, and one of the best is The Israel Project (TIP). For that reason we are recognizing Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, the founder and president of The Israel Project, for her exceptional efforts on behalf of the Jewish state. Read the full column on Top Jew Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi in The Jewish Week.
Bibi: This Wasn’t A Love Boat
“Israel is told it has the right to defend itself, but when we do exercise that right we’re condemned for it,” Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu said in a nationally televised address Wednesday evening. “Israel should not be held to a double standard.” Watch Bibi's speech in its entirety.
Flotilla Fiasco: Who is to Blame?
The media is having a field day covering the Flotilla Incident/Fiasco. Who is to blame? Read Peter Beinhart newest column on Israel's challenging times. We don't always agree with Mr. Beinhart but his article raises valuable points worth discussing.
Flotilla Fallout
How is the Flotilla Incident being covered by the main media companies around the world? Visit the Flotilla Fallout video series to view reports and discussions from a wide range of source carefully collated by the JInsider editors and Mideast newshounds. Watch the latest segments, by clicking here.
Joe Klein on Flotilla
Joe Klein tries to make sense of the Flotilla aftermath. Interesting analysis with many visitor comments. Read column and tell us what you think at connect@jinsider.com.