Boker tov, Eliyahu: Israel is finally waking up to its global image crisis - opinion
The Hebrew phrase used for someone taking too long to realize the obvious is “Boker tov, Eliyahu” - now, at least, Israelis have finally woken up.
In the past few months, it appears that many Israelis are finally recognizing the colossal issues Israel faces on the global stage. The extent of the problem has become apparent, and this realization has been fueled by events such as the anti-Israel film winning the Venice Film Festival and Ed Sheeran's controversial comments. With the recent calmed military conflicts, it seems now is the right time to address the media and narrative war that continues to rage.
Israeli prime-time news and newspapers have been highlighting the ramifications of the film, with the 8200 intelligence unit demanding answers and the IDF chief of staff condemning the movie as a blood libel. It's crucial for political parties of all stripes to make addressing this issue a central part of their campaigns and keep their promises if elected. This newfound interest in how Israel is perceived abroad should not be a fleeting phenomenon.
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