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Israel Urged to Unite Against Information Warfare Amidst Internal Political Strife
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Israel is losing the information war due to internal political divisions and a fragmented response to global propaganda, according to an opinion piece. The author criticizes the government for prioritizing political control over national security and failing to mobilize the nation's expertise effectively. A proposal is put forth to establish a National Command for Strategic Narrative and Public Diplomacy to coordinate efforts and counter hostile narratives abroad.
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- Israel's response to global propaganda is fragmented, wasting energy on internal politics instead of a unified information war strategy.
- Adversaries coordinate messaging and digital networks, while Israel's talented individuals work in silos, hindering effectiveness.
- The political establishment is criticized for controlling who speaks for Israel, treating independent initiatives as competitors.
- A proposal exists to create a National Command for Strategic Narrative and Public Diplomacy to coordinate national efforts.
- Former general Ofer Winter is noted for understanding the critical importance of the information battlefield.
- The government must prioritize Israel's international standing over political messaging control to win the information war.
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