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Israel's US envoy: 'Gatekeepers' hindering PR efforts
Although he is an avid supporter of free speech, advancement of local film industry, Ambassador Michael Oren believes documentary on in which Shin Bet officials slam Israel's West Bank policy hurting country's international image
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Oren contemplated for a long time whether or not to make this claim publicly for fear that it will relay a message that he is trying to silence freedom of speech and democratic values of which he is so proud and the amazing cinematic advancement Israel has seen.
In his youth, the ambassador was an assistant to Orson Welles, so he appreciates a good film. However, Oren disclosed his thoughts on the subject to Ynet, and not just so that former officials would think twice before giving interviews such as those given by the six former Shin Bet directors.
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Oren is in charge of Israel's PR activities in the United States – alongside Israel's other consul generals the world over – and he bears witness to the worrisome changes ensuing on the margins.
"I have been following the subject for years. In 2006, I taught at Harvard and at that time, an article by two professors, Walt and Mearsheimer, entitled the 'Israel Lobby' was published. In the past, things like this were considered incitement in the US, as if the lobby for Israel buys congressional seats. Nowadays, this is being talked about freely.
Israel's US envoy: 'Gatekeepers' hindering PR efforts - Israel News, Ynetnews
it is a toss up now as to what will be more entertaining, and damaging to israel as well...this film, or the inevitable campaign by israel and jewish organisations to suppress and discredit it.
man, those mohels better start lookin' for a new profession. if jews are going to spend their time steppin' on it this much, they may want to keep that little bit of added protection that the "snip snip" and G-d taketh away.
Although he is an avid supporter of free speech, advancement of local film industry, Ambassador Michael Oren believes documentary on in which Shin Bet officials slam Israel's West Bank policy hurting country's international image
and...
Oren contemplated for a long time whether or not to make this claim publicly for fear that it will relay a message that he is trying to silence freedom of speech and democratic values of which he is so proud and the amazing cinematic advancement Israel has seen.
In his youth, the ambassador was an assistant to Orson Welles, so he appreciates a good film. However, Oren disclosed his thoughts on the subject to Ynet, and not just so that former officials would think twice before giving interviews such as those given by the six former Shin Bet directors.
and...
Oren is in charge of Israel's PR activities in the United States – alongside Israel's other consul generals the world over – and he bears witness to the worrisome changes ensuing on the margins.
"I have been following the subject for years. In 2006, I taught at Harvard and at that time, an article by two professors, Walt and Mearsheimer, entitled the 'Israel Lobby' was published. In the past, things like this were considered incitement in the US, as if the lobby for Israel buys congressional seats. Nowadays, this is being talked about freely.
Israel's US envoy: 'Gatekeepers' hindering PR efforts - Israel News, Ynetnews
it is a toss up now as to what will be more entertaining, and damaging to israel as well...this film, or the inevitable campaign by israel and jewish organisations to suppress and discredit it.
man, those mohels better start lookin' for a new profession. if jews are going to spend their time steppin' on it this much, they may want to keep that little bit of added protection that the "snip snip" and G-d taketh away.
