Dear Chaverot
I hope that you are well and had a great Pesach.
We are fast approaching the national holidays of Yom Hashoa, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut. These days bring with them time for reflection and this year they days of remembrance will be even more poignant as Israel has endured a wave of terror that seen 14 murdered. We also take this important time to reflect on the millions of refugees who have fled Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion. This Yom Ha’atzmaut is expected to be extra special as we have our first major celebrations after two years of lockdowns and restrictions! Bring on the flyover and the barbeques!!
In this month’s edition of Straight Facts, we look at how Israel is helping Ukraine, debunk the accusations in the Amnesty International report, look forward to the future with the UAE and more!
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I hope this is of service to you.
Warm regards,
Rolene Marks
World WIZO Executive: Public Diplomacy & Hasbarah – Office of the Chairperson
+ 972 52 582 9090
rolenemarks@yahoo.com
Ten Tough Questions on Antisemitism
Jews are confronted on a daily basis with antisemitism and difficult questions and accusations. This article helps to unpack and give the most to the point, factual answers.
Read more here:
https://www.ajc.org/news/10-tough-questions-on-antisemitism-explained
Amnesty’s Outrageous Lie
Amnesty International released their report accusing Israel of Apartheid but not only is their documentation deeply flawed, they are promoting an antisemitic agenda.
This article takes a look at the five biggest flaws:
https://transatlanticinstitute.org/analysis/amnestys-outrageous-lie-its-big-problem-jews-and-truth-about-israel-ajc-reacts
UAE Envoy: Ties with Israel are the “Real Deal”
The newly appointed Ambassador from the United Arab Emirates to the Vatican has told The Circuit magazine that ties and normalization with the State of Israel is “the real deal”.
Read more about it here:
https://circuit.news/2022/04/11/incoming-uae-envoy-to-the-vatican-says-warming-ties-with-israel-is-the-real-deal/
How the Russia-Ukraine War and the Israel-Palestinian Conflict differ
Jerusalem-based think-tank, the JCPA looks at how the war between Russia and Ukraine and the decade’s long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians greatly differs. Despite the attempts of many to draw comparisons, they are vastly different.
Read more here:
https://jcpa.org/article/how-the-russia-ukraine-war-and-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict-differ/
Dear Golda – The Sequel
What would it be like to have a conversation with Gold Meir, Israel’s first female Prime Minister who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine? In this article, it is imagined that the discussion would be about the situation in her country of birth – and also the great work being done by the country she helped build – the State of Israel.
Read more here:
https://layoftheland.online/2022/03/23/dear-golda-the-sequel-a-shining-star/
What Israeli Apartheid Means to me:
Israel’s detractors make erroneous comparisons to Apartheid South Africa but the everyday experience is something quite different. We interact with each other and our paths cross in so many ways.
Read more in this great article:
https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/what-israeli-apartheid-means-to-me/
LISTEN: Podcast on WIZO, Israel and Ukraine:
Recently, WIZO Head of Public Diplomacy & Hasbara, Rolene Marks, was delighted to be interviewed by Lauren Jacobs for Radio Pulpit on her show aimed at Christian millennials. They spoke about WIZO, the wave of terror and the importance of fighting the comparison of Israel to Apartheid.
Here is the recording:
Rolene Marks
World WIZO Executive: Public Diplomacy & Hasbarah – Office of the Chairperson
+ 972 52 582 9090
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