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.
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 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.
Bibi & Obama: Bridging the Gap
A pre-flotilla article on the Bibi-Obama relationship. Time magazine asks can the gap be bridged. Read full story and tell us what you think at connect@jinsider.com
Latest Flotilla Videos
What do you make of the Flotilla raid? Be informed and see both sides. Watch the latest videos and tell us what you think at connect@jinsider.com.
Jerusalem Not a Settlement (AIPAC Videos)
Bibi Netanyahu, Hillary Clinton, Al Jazeera's perspective and more. Watch collated videos from this year's AIPAC conference.
Obama and Bibi Face to Face
President Obama will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu next week in Washington as tensions rise between the U.S. and Israel. For a good perspective, please read these thoughtful articles.