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Israel's US envoy: 'Gatekeepers' hindering PR efforts
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 17.03.13, 10:17
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1. this article
annat ,   jerusalem   (03.17.13)
as if israil prefer the peace while the other push it to war ..sir,people do the history but realy the history did the people .........
2. In most democracies, except Israel
Raphael ,   Netanya   (03.17.13)
Affecting the morale of the army, antisemitic slander, self delegitimization, taking money from foreign powers to fabricate propaganda, are quoted offences and punished by law. What are the MKs waiting for?
3. Ironic: Yuval Diskin was in charge of Zygier's imprisonment
Michael ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (03.17.13)
It is interesting, and ironic, that Yuval Diskin, as the head of Shabak in 2010, was in charge of the imprisonment of Ben Zygier, which ultimately ended in his suicide. The conditions of the imprisonment were considered to be very harsh, but mandated by the security threat that Zygier supposedly represented. In light of Oren’s comments, it can now be said of both men that despite not intending to harm the security interests of their country, both have managed to do so. How? They both succumbed to the temptation of speaking too much. The question remains, whose loose lips have done more damage to the security interests of Israel, Zygiers’ or Diskins’?
4. Mr. Oren, you can't handle the truth!
Rachel Rabin ,   TA, Israel   (03.17.13)
Sadly, neither my beloved country, the DEMOCRATIC State of Israel. What the ex Shin Bet Chiefs said is the total truth and you know it very well Mr. Oren. What you are trying to do is to muzzle open discourse and shut off free speech. This, Mr. Oren, we will not stand for.
5. a classic example
rm ,   Amsterdan, NL   (03.17.13)
of blaming the messengers not the real problem which is, dare I say it...a prolonged, intensive occupation of another people.
6. these traitors want to save their lives. Shame on them
(03.17.13)
7. why thy don' t talk about the 1000 jews murdered by arabs ?!
Fred   (03.17.13)
The intifada El-Aksa terrorism killed more then1000 jews . It is why we fight !
8. Perhaps Netanyahu should watch the Gatekeepers
(03.17.13)
The sooner the better... Maybe Oren's PR (hasbara) efforts should be directed within Israel? Why question the honest opinion of 6 former key officials?
9. Conduct of these "gatekeepers" is beyond contempt, it's cri-
tom ,   tel aviv   (03.17.13)
minal. In a country that's practically in state of war with both internal & external enemy (Arabs in both cases) such behavior should be punishable, with no "but"....
10. #4
Aaron ,   Singapore   (03.17.13)
If you claim to be standing up for free speech, you should let Mr Oren speak his mind and opinions, and not label him as intending to prevent free speech!
11. Imho
Aaron ,   Singapore   (03.17.13)
I would rather run a police state and save 10000 lives both Jewish and Arab than loosen security to a point when anyone can just enter my country and kill people. Even worse is if the murderer is from within, which is what the Shin Bet is for!
12. Perhaps Netanyahu should watch the Gatekeepers
Citi Zen ,   Tel-Aviv, Israel   (03.17.13)
the sooner the better... Maybe Oren's PR (hasbara) efforts should be directed within Israel? Why question the honest opinion of 6 former key officials?
13. #7 money
(03.17.13)
These people did not suddenly find their conscience. After retiring from the Shabak they faced a choice: remain faithful to Israel and fade into anonymity, or bash Israel and earn lots of money. These "gatekeepers" just want to make a buck.
14. Well, if truth hurts your image
(03.17.13)
you'd better just call it quits.
15. #14 half "truth" is zero truth
solomon ,   bklyn   (03.17.13)
16. "Hasbara means "explanation"...a euphemism for propaganda"
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.17.13)
17. #15 Well, and what did you expect of spy chiefs?
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18. Oren perefic exsample of an "israel-firster"
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