Forget Hasbara: Only One Thing Will Stop Israel from Becoming a Punching Bag | Shlomo Shmir

Shlomo Shmir argues that the sanctions imposed by Britain and Norway against Israel are not the result of a failure in public diplomacy, but rather a direct consequence of the damage caused by the current government. According to him, only a change of government and the removal of Netanyahu will restore Israel's international standing.

In his article, Shlomo Shmir argues that the sanctions being promoted by Britain and Norway against Israel are not the result of a failure in public diplomacy (hasbara), but a direct expression of the damage caused by the current government. According to him, no amount of public diplomacy will change the grim reality, and Israel must undergo a change and a revolution in its leadership. Only a change of personnel in the government and the placement of normative politicians in key positions will be able to halt the deterioration of Israel's status on the international stage and restore its reputation as a bastion of democracy and a success story. The article presents a clear political position supporting a change of government, using the argument of a 'punching bag' to describe Israel's current situation.