The battle for the truth: Israeli public diplomacy is at a critical test - opinion
Israeli public diplomacy is facing significant challenges due to years of neglect and lack of coordination. The absence of centralized leadership has exacerbated these issues, with the head of the National Information Directorate remaining vacant since May 2024. This situation highlights the critical need for effective public diplomacy strategies in Israel.
- ▪Israeli public diplomacy has suffered from years of neglect.
- ▪The position of head of the National Information Directorate has been vacant since May 2024.
- ▪The directorate is crucial for shaping Israel's public diplomacy response.
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The battle for the truth: Israeli public diplomacy is at a critical test - opinionThe failure of Israeli public diplomacy is not a new phenomenon. Rather, it is the result of years of neglect, lack of coordination, and above all, the absence of clear and centralized leadership. Follow us on GoogleThe essential position of head of the National Information Directorate has been vacant since May 2024. The directorate is responsible for shaping the Israeli hasbara (public diplomacy) response in all fields.(photo credit: ABIR SULTAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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