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.🇮🇱
The Lord Bless Israel 🇮🇱 for all that she does and for the amazing people who have served in so many places around the world and People Need To Know About This‼️ I Stand With ISRAEL 🇮🇱 And All JEWISH People Worldwide‼️🙏🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱❤️✝️❤️🩹😻
"The team’s mission is straightforward: to help save lives and assist those affected by the disaster, no matter how far away they are from our borders."
Not just the IDF, but Hatzalah and Zaka. The Word of the Lord speaks the truth. Gen. 12:3 3and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse:and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. "AND IN THEE SHALL ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED!" That verse has always been true.
They thank, but they hate you anyway. So no use...! Wrong publicity. You should go your one way '' Fleetwood Mac''. Do not care about the world's judgment, how they judge you (Israel), be mean, and hazardous, then you'l get respect.
I don’t really disagree with this because you are right - but we have a covenant with G-d to be a light unto the nations. And so we try our best to be that no matter what.
This is Christian, Jews should known better after 4000 years of punishment, Luckly they still survive in an hostile environment. Islam is cruel, and respected. Israel should not care what other nations think, they should think only for them self, and be strong, that is the only language understood in the Middle East. Love you though.
There is certainly truth in what you say here. However, it might stymie some if we combine the two things: happily advertise our strengths and virtues while also doing what we must without care for the thought of others.
Good article! What struck me is how quickly public narratives become fixed. Once an institution is assigned a moral label, good or evil, many people stop looking for evidence that complicates the story. Yet reality is often far more nuanced than the labels we attach to it.
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.
AMEN BROTHER!
Walking the walk does not exclude talking the talk. Both are equally important.
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.🇮🇱
I love the IDF.💙🎗🇮🇱💙
Brilliant! I love this 'quiet strength.' 💪🇮🇱💙🙏🫂🌹
The Lord Bless Israel 🇮🇱 for all that she does and for the amazing people who have served in so many places around the world and People Need To Know About This‼️ I Stand With ISRAEL 🇮🇱 And All JEWISH People Worldwide‼️🙏🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱❤️✝️❤️🩹😻
Well done IDF!
From strength to strength.
"The team’s mission is straightforward: to help save lives and assist those affected by the disaster, no matter how far away they are from our borders."
And no matter how much they hate us.
It's a problem.
Not just the IDF, but Hatzalah and Zaka. The Word of the Lord speaks the truth. Gen. 12:3 3and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse:and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. "AND IN THEE SHALL ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED!" That verse has always been true.
They thank, but they hate you anyway. So no use...! Wrong publicity. You should go your one way '' Fleetwood Mac''. Do not care about the world's judgment, how they judge you (Israel), be mean, and hazardous, then you'l get respect.
I don’t really disagree with this because you are right - but we have a covenant with G-d to be a light unto the nations. And so we try our best to be that no matter what.
This is Christian, Jews should known better after 4000 years of punishment, Luckly they still survive in an hostile environment. Islam is cruel, and respected. Israel should not care what other nations think, they should think only for them self, and be strong, that is the only language understood in the Middle East. Love you though.
There is certainly truth in what you say here. However, it might stymie some if we combine the two things: happily advertise our strengths and virtues while also doing what we must without care for the thought of others.
💪❤️💪❤️💪❤️
Good article! What struck me is how quickly public narratives become fixed. Once an institution is assigned a moral label, good or evil, many people stop looking for evidence that complicates the story. Yet reality is often far more nuanced than the labels we attach to it.
"Orcs are roaming freely
across our lands...
Orcs bearing the white hand
of Saruman." -Lord of the Rings
1 STATE 🇮🇱.
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez publicly thanked Israel for sending a rescue team after the earthquake in Caracas (in Spanish):
(English here, but you’ll miss the direct-from-Venezuela flavor: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h16cvdhqgg#autoplay )
https://laverdaddemonagas.com/2026/07/03/delcy-rodriguez-expertos-israelies-iniciaran-la-recuperacion-de-infraestructura-tras-sismos/