Lieutenant, first, thank you for your service. I hope you know how deeply it is appreciated by Jews around the world. You and the men and women of the IDF are fighting not only for Israel, but in many ways for every Jew, wherever we live.
Having said that, your article raises a question that I think we desperately need to confront. Look at what Israel and the Jewish people have contributed to the world—in medicine, science, technology and humanitarian aid. Israel is a democracy where different religions live and worship freely. As you point out, when disaster strikes around the world, Israel shows up. Even Palestinians receive medical treatment in Israeli hospitals.
And yet we are being decimated in the propaganda war.
Doesn't that tell us something? I'm a fighter. I like results, and Lieutenant, I'm sure you understand results better than most. If we have this much truth on our side and are still losing the message so badly, then we have to admit that our strategy is failing.
I blame the Israeli government. I blame our large Jewish organizations. Frankly, all of us have to accept some responsibility. This is another war—a war for public opinion—and we are losing it terribly. Pointing out these incredible stories one article at a time is not enough. There needs to be a coordinated, professional, well-funded strategy to tell Israel's story repeatedly and effectively.
Your article shows how much material we have to work with. The fact that so much of the world doesn't know these stories shows how badly we are conveying them. There are no excuses anymore. This needs meetings, strategy, money and accountability. We have to start treating the propaganda war like the real war it has become.
You are 100% correct. This has always been the 'war' that Israel loses. Makes me so sad that the truth is not hammered at the world, so that at least some of the populations will start believing how wonderful Israel and us jews really are.
I wish there was acknowledgment of their ie the IDF’s involvement in the rescue mission.No one here gives Israel credit. Very disappointing. As a Jew I am very proud of their commitment to such causes. Am Israel Chai.🇮🇱
Lieutenant, first, thank you for your service. I hope you know how deeply it is appreciated by Jews around the world. You and the men and women of the IDF are fighting not only for Israel, but in many ways for every Jew, wherever we live.
Having said that, your article raises a question that I think we desperately need to confront. Look at what Israel and the Jewish people have contributed to the world—in medicine, science, technology and humanitarian aid. Israel is a democracy where different religions live and worship freely. As you point out, when disaster strikes around the world, Israel shows up. Even Palestinians receive medical treatment in Israeli hospitals.
And yet we are being decimated in the propaganda war.
Doesn't that tell us something? I'm a fighter. I like results, and Lieutenant, I'm sure you understand results better than most. If we have this much truth on our side and are still losing the message so badly, then we have to admit that our strategy is failing.
I blame the Israeli government. I blame our large Jewish organizations. Frankly, all of us have to accept some responsibility. This is another war—a war for public opinion—and we are losing it terribly. Pointing out these incredible stories one article at a time is not enough. There needs to be a coordinated, professional, well-funded strategy to tell Israel's story repeatedly and effectively.
Your article shows how much material we have to work with. The fact that so much of the world doesn't know these stories shows how badly we are conveying them. There are no excuses anymore. This needs meetings, strategy, money and accountability. We have to start treating the propaganda war like the real war it has become.
You are 100% correct. This has always been the 'war' that Israel loses. Makes me so sad that the truth is not hammered at the world, so that at least some of the populations will start believing how wonderful Israel and us jews really are.
Ian, I hear you, my friend.
I wish there was acknowledgment of their ie the IDF’s involvement in the rescue mission.No one here gives Israel credit. Very disappointing. As a Jew I am very proud of their commitment to such causes. Am Israel Chai.🇮🇱
Brilliant! I love this 'quiet strength.' 💪🇮🇱💙🙏🫂🌹
I love the IDF.💙🎗🇮🇱💙
From strength to strength.