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Israel to hire European PR firms
Itamar Eichner
Published: 31.01.11, 15:28
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1. Israel to hire European PR firms.
S.Partridge ,   London, UK   (01.31.11)
Wouldn't it be simpler to stop building illegal settlements in the Occupied Territories and deal honestly with the Palestinian Authority to negotiate a homeland for the Palestinians within the 1967 boundaries? No PR firm, however skilfull, is going to change international sympathy for the misery of the Palestinians, innocent victims of the Israeli desire for a homeland unless there is immediate progress towards a genuinely independent Palestinian State. And then you wouldnt need a PR firm !
2. Oh, dears, you don´t need PR
Jane, Czech Republic   (01.31.11)
companies, you need change your policy on Palestine, Palestinians and on all ME. The sooner you will have changed you policy, the much better you will have PR. Isn´t other way.
3. Surely, this article would be a troll-magnet
Tahl ,   Ashdod   (01.31.11)
Attracting all sorts of Israel-haters who would mumble their usual recycled empty slogans, such as "no amount of PR would ever be able to cover for Israel's atrocities", "another failed hasbara stunt", "changing the package won't fool the world", yada yada yada... So this time, I ask kindly of these trolls to spare us this BS. We've heard it all before, and were not impressed back then either.
4. BOKER TOV!!!
shadoil ,   Jerusalem   (01.31.11)
5. Good
mike caton ,   usa   (01.31.11)
A very good move, and not a moment too soon.
6. Dummy
Philip ,   Afula, Israel   (01.31.11)
Simply by resigning from the post of foreign minister he will radically improve Israels damaged image.ie he did most of the damage.
7. cost-effectivness
Michael ,   Haifa   (01.31.11)
If Lieberman would shut his big mouth up for a year, we would probably get more value for our money than a useless PR campaign
8. Nothing can be done...
Thomas ,   Dixieland USA   (01.31.11)
The leaders of the anti-Israeli hate fest are Marxist Jews worldwide. There is nothing we can do about it: from Sweden to Britain and the USA Communist Jewish groups and individuals incite the violence. Haaretz is the case study which regularly displays articles with astonishing amount of vile poison in it. There is no rational thinking behind it only a visceral self hate one cannot fully comprehend. Most EU-US articles referring to Haaretz for justification for their anti"-Zionist" stand so their conscience remains clean. Don't forget the large army of ObamaJews: the N.Y. Times and all Jewish controlled American media - Washington Post, Newsweek etc. incessant hysterical outburst against Israel.... My point is that these ant-Israeli sources are considered as "reputable", they are members of the "elite", high level social circles that bestow credibility on them.
9. Lieberman , It's your conduct , stupid ,...
split ,   US   (01.31.11)
It's your conduct , stupid !!!
10. Excuse me, but...
Heather Czerniak ,   Mississauga, Canada   (01.31.11)
PR firms are for celebrities, politicians and companies trying to up their image. Israel already has a PR agent-Almighty G-d. Pray to Him and He'll deliver His people from all adversity. Remember His covenant!
11. long over due
Larry ,   Los Angeles   (01.31.11)
With or with out Libermann, Israel should have been doing something to protect its image in Europe and other markets. The image of a brave David fighting off seventy wolves has long gone from the psyche of the world. Yet the seventy wolves are still here. Israel must 'up' its image abroad to make life here bearable.
12. Good Luck Moldavian Guy !
Salma ,   Palestine   (01.31.11)
actually , We don't need big PR, Just we need to spell the name of Lieberman to let the world stand by our side : ))
13. if they stand outside kosher shops hang nazi flags and
yellow stars   (01.31.11)
and black and white photos of brown shirt men
14. Lieberman is doing something long overdue
rebecca ,   Modiin   (01.31.11)
He's brash. He's honest. And now he's actually doing more that making soft mewing noises to the mighty Obama. Again Mr Lieberman. Kol HaKavod. PS while G-d can help us, and we do ask him, sometimes he gives us PR firms as his loudspeakers.
15. All Israel has to do is hold a mirror to Europe's ugly mug
tom ,   tel aviv   (01.31.11)
and make the populace look at themselves, they just might vomit should they see themselves for what they really are: bottomles duble-faced, antisemitic bigots from cradle to the grave.... I know, I was born& raised there. Tfoj I say : stand proud & stand alone Zion and save the money on this stupid propaganda, we surely don't need it.
16. Lieberman has a clue, its been years and did previous FM's
GOOD ,   Germany   (01.31.11)
do this NO? WAKE UP. Do this around the wolrd not just Europe 1) Have satelite channels in every language especially arabic and spanish and chinese and russian and hindi and french providing info about Israel
17. #1 - you are an example of why Israel needs to hire PR
michael redbourn ,   arad israel   (01.31.11)
firms. You know next to nothing about the situation and have been duped by PA propaganda. American friends of mine were amazed when they drove by the West Bank recently and saw conditions there. They rememarked on the excellence of many of the houses etc and were shocked that they had been misled by the media. You know nothing about what is in the shop centers there etc. how packed they are with produce - and the same goes for Gaza. 1) The PA will not recognize a Jewish State. 2) Wants Israel to allow such large numbers of Arabs to enter Israel that it would self destruct. 3) And doesn't agree to military cooperation in their desired new state. Without agreement on all three issues they will never have a state for the first time. Why do you think the vast majority of Americans support Israel and not the vast majority of Europeans? Because Europeans are being swamped by both Muslims and their propaganda. Michael
18. your FM gives you the comfortable feeling, that he actually
eporue ,   europe   (01.31.11)
is doing "something" - for you... oops, right now they send crowd-dispersal-stuff over to egypt, but wait, there will be soon some "ads" - and everything will be alright again... nothing to worry: lieberman is buying ads.
19. Lieberman , too late dude ,...
split ,   US   (01.31.11)
Fire yourself and the dirtbags around you ,...
20. What well meaning talkbackers 1 and 2 dont understand
Yaawqove ,   Israel   (01.31.11)
, among several variables, is the major security issues. 8 miles wide is not a secure scenario, yet it is what Israle would be without Judea and Samaria. We simple cant do that. The arabs would have to be demilitarized and there is no way that is going to last, you know it I know it and my cat knows it. we would also need to be in jordan valley as a buffer against invading armies. Weve only had to fight 7 wars before on our land for our survival. so yes it s more than a real threat. I wont even get into the fabrication of palestinians and the creation of Jordan out of palestine...thats equally important to understand for a solution.
21. #1 S. Partridge
Mike B ,   London   (01.31.11)
Can you lend me your rose-coloured glasses when you have finished with them? Especially if they are the polarised type that only let you see Arab/Muslim behaviour is always good and Israeli/Jewish behaviour is always bad.
22. IS ABOUT TIME
Alexander ,   Den Haag/NL   (01.31.11)
am yisrael chai
23. $3.26 mil/year is not much at all
Albert ,   Canada   (01.31.11)
This is a very modest budget for an advertising campaign, especially a multi-national one. Many consumer products advertising have much higher budgets. I wouldn't be too impressed with this Lieberman's "unprecedented" move.
24. RESIGN LIEBERMAN! It´s cheaper and much more effective!!
michael ,   sao paulo   (01.31.11)
The guy does wonders to destroy Israels´image and now wants to fix it? Ridiculous...
25. 20 - 8 miles wide is not a secure scenario ,...
split ,   US   (01.31.11)
Again, it's your conduct stupid. There are smaller countries like Andorra , Lichtenstein , Monaco , Monte Carlo San Marino , etc and don't have the mess you're in - Ask yourself why ,...
26. never too late
citizen   (01.31.11)
It's going to be an uphill battle but better then doing nothing. We need all the PR we can get...now more then ever
27. I am becoming more and more convinced that Lieberman
leo ,   usa   (01.31.11)
is right person for Israel and at the right time. You, guys, need more leaders like Lieberman.
28. #25 Split
Abie Dee ,   U.S.   (01.31.11)
Why aren't Andorra and Lichtenstein in the same mess that Israel is in ? Very simple...look at a map. None of the countries you mention are surrounded by enemies who want to destroy them.From the very beginning, there has been no compromise from the Arab view that Jews do not deserve a state in the middle east. That is the reason that Israel is in the mess it's in...open your eyes split...
29. Yes, Tahl, we see where that indifference has placed you
Cameron ,   USA   (01.31.11)
Without the US standing by you, you're a step away from becoming a true pariah state. You have the challenge of a lifetime in terms of generating a better image to the world.
30. Lieberman is brilliant
Brod ,   USA   (01.31.11)
This move is a stroke of genius. It is on the right direction. It is time to detox the venom of the dark forces against Israel in the world. For too long Israel has been receiving unrelenting punches without counter punches.
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