© UnknownNatan Sharansky
However, the State of Israel's propaganda has long eluded its citizens.
Its purpose has never been publicly discussed. A small group decides its messages alone, without considering what would be useful to Israelis — such as combating anti-Semitism. The state's resources have been seized solely by
"revisionist Zionists," even though they are an ultra-minority.
Israeli propaganda (הַסְבָּרָה - hasbara ) has rarely been a function of Israeli governments, but rather an operation of associations partially funded by them. These associations, which have their own ideologies, are not accountable for their actions to the Israeli people, but exclusively to their sponsors, including the governments in Tel Aviv.
The self-proclaimed "largest democracy in the Middle East" thus funds profoundly anti-democratic operations
without the knowledge of its citizens.
Israel's chronic instability since its founding and the habit of appointing central directors of ministries according to political criteria
rather than competence have blurred Israel's message. Several competing powers deliver different messages [
1 ].
Ultimately, an authority was created for "public diplomacy" (propaganda). It has become particularly secretive.
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