Tagged: PR RSS
-
Zen of Bass
-
Zen of Bass
-
Zen of Bass
NYT: Israel’s Tough Questions Answered in Short Tweets
Today’s New York Times features an article discussing how Israel is using social media to reach a global audience. Israel Consulate PR chief David Saranga is quoted:
Since the definition of war has changed, the definition of public diplomacy has to change as well.
The article goes on to mention MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow making mockery of David’s Twitter press conference. Maybe Israel should have some on-air presence on Maddow’s show to present its side of the story (is this in the works?) :> Or maybe readers and viewers should voice their opinion?
To read the full article and see related links here’s the link to Noam Cohen’s story.
-
Zen of Bass
-
Zen of Bass
-
Zen of Bass
Beyond Twitter: Israel Takes its PR Fight to Arab Media
According to Haaretz, Israel launched a PR campaign to “conquer” Arab satellite TV channels as part of “Operation Cast Lead”. This media blitz is spearheaded by Arabic speakers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Foreign Ministry, and senior government officials. The objective is to communicate Israel’s stance vis-a-vis the situation in Gaza.
Ehud Olmert used the Arab station Al-Arabiya prior to the start of “Operation Cast Lead” to address Gaza civilians. He focused on the human impact of continued rocket attacks in Israel. Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni recently appeared on Al-Jazeera where she said the station shouldn’t present just one side of the story (for more).
This past weekend, Captain Avichai Adarai, an officer in the Arabic department of the IDF asked why the Al-Jazeera had not run footage of the suffering of civilians on the Israeli side of the border.
Lastly, Ophir Gendelman, the head of the Foreign Ministry’s Arabic media department, was interviewed on Russian Arabic channel Russia Al-yom. He concluded:
We live in the Middle East and fill a central role in the politics of the region. It is critical for us to be seen and heard, so that our stance will be understood. This could only help our standing in the region.
-
udtlearner
And youtube removed videos of IDF,and said Israel did it,because of copyright issues…But Israel said youtube removed them!
-
-
Zen of Bass
Twitter and You Tube: The IDF’s Latest Weapons of War
Fastforward Blog calls it War 2.0 – the use of social media as a major weapon in winning the “people’s war” of spin in the Middle East. Israel is now getting its story out there in a big way using YouTube and Twitter.
The blogosphere and new media are another war zone, we have to be relevant there.
So said the head of the IDF’s (Israel Defense Forces) press team, as quoted in Global Dashboard.
Here’s a video featuring an attack on the Hamas government complex in Gaza (12/30/08):
-
Pesach Benson
This raises the bar for Obama administration and what everyone expects of a White House 2.0
http://backspin.typepad.com/backspin/2009/01/israel-on-new-media-why-the-msm-interest.html
-
Uriah
It’s good to see Israel finally getting their side out after taking so much flack for so many years.
-
Daniel
A two-state solution is an ignorant one. The demise of Israel is all the enemies of israel want. How many more decades of arabic lies and deceit will it take for the stupid world population to see clearly. How can anyone side with terrorism in todays world? I’m ashamed of the way that America is pushing Israel for this no-win strategy. Israel must continue to destroy hate, ignoring all voices outside of the terror. France, shut up and sit. Germany, shut-up and sit. UN, shut-up and dismantle. It’s time for your demise. You are useless and you propegate the anti-Israeli hatered. Israel, devour hate. Israel, devour those that worship death. Israel, release the bonds that bind you to useless calls for ceasing NOW! Stand and fight as your God is with you! Send hate to the bowels of hell where it belongs! NO TWO-STATE SOLUTION! The land is legally yours. Do not weaken. Stand firm. Deafen your ears to all who encourage a coexistance with deceit. Stop being defeated and win. A two-state solution is guranteed destruction for Israel. Let the arabs that walked away from their homes, move to the millions of desolate arabic acres. Israel shall stand alone with no none at her side.
-
Southeastasianman
Absolutely agree with you Daniel ! I’m proud of Israel.
-
Zen of Bass
Thank you for your comments
-
kate
Good job, Israel! Get the truth out there
-
kate, 
Southeastasianman and 3 others are discussing. 
Citda 12:32 am on January 3, 2009 Permalink |
great site, thank you for your work.