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.
Rational Paranoia: Helen Thomas Speak
ADL alert!: Helen Thomas, a longtime member of the White House Press Corps, speaks about Jews, Israel and Mideast Politics. Watch other classic Helen Thomas videos as she raises questions about the Flotilla and Hezbollah.
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.
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.
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.