Public diplomacy

Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation surrounding Israel.

|ByHADAR KATSMAN
An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.
An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

Noam Shapira appointed first Director of National Public Diplomacy Staff since before October 7

The government exempted the role from the usual tender process, with other candidates reportedly claiming that the process was predetermined.

|ByYOSSI HURST
Naftali Bennett.

Naftali Bennett warns Israel-US ties are weakening, urges overhaul of public diplomacy

“A nation cannot base its long-term strategy on a president who currently supports Israel,” Bennett said during a conversation with Jennifer Sutton.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The essential position of head of the National Information Directorate has been vacant since May 2024. The directorate is responsible for shaping the Israeli hasbara (public diplomacy) response in all fields.

The battle for the truth: Israeli public diplomacy is at a critical test - opinion

The failure of Israeli public diplomacy is not a new phenomenon. Rather, it is the result of years of neglect, lack of coordination, and above all, the absence of clear and centralized leadership. 

|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

Israel’s declining image in the United States poses a strategic threat - opinion

To halt the decline in US support, Israel must treat public diplomacy as a national security priority.

JULY 29, 2025ByERIC R. MANDEL
IDF operating in the Gaza Strip