It seems that Israel has been successful in converting its paper-based propaganda to e-propaganda over the last decade. China and Russia have learned well from them. We see the impact of Israel’s efforts now. Palestinians are generally demonized and all of Israel’s actions are considered ‘self defense’ by larger internet communities.
Israel to pay students to defend it online
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is looking to hire university students to post pro-Israel messages on social media networks — without needing to identify themselves as government-linked, officials said Wednesday…
Israel’s newest PR weapon: The Internet Megaphone - Israel - Jerusalem Post
As Al Jazeera’s 24-hour station takes to the air in English and with other new Arab English-language media initiatives such as the Ramallah-based Palestine Times fresh off the press, Israel has begun effectively using a new weapon in its public diplomacy arsenal to fight the media war on the Web - a locally-developed computer software tool called the “Internet Megaphone.” The Foreign Ministry itself is now pushing the idea, urging supporters of Israel everywhere to become cyberspace soldiers “in the new battleground for Israel’s image.” The Megaphone, which was first reported on in The Jerusalem Post when it made its debut in July during the Lebanon war, alerts activists about polls and articles about Israel on the Internet and enables them to express their support or opposition by e-mail…
About the JIDF | Jewish Internet Defense Force
The Jewish Internet Defense Force (JIDF) is a private, independent, non-violent protest organization representing a collective of activists, operating under the name “Jewish Internet Defense Force” since the 2008 massacre at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
We’re on the cutting edge of pro-Israel digital online advocacy, presenting news, viewpoints, and information throughout a large network reaching hundreds of thousands via email, Facebook, YouTube, RSS feeds, Twitter, and other digital hubs to those who share our concerns for Israel and about about antisemitic and jihadist online content…
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Israeli ministers pass bill jailing stone throwers for 20 years — RT News
Government ministers in Israel have voted to increase penalties ten-fold on people convicted of throwing stones at vehicles from two to 20 years, in a move designed to deal with a wave of violence that has hit some of Jerusalem’s Arab districts…
