Israel Strengthens National Advocacy to Combat Antisemitism and Delegitimization

Israel's National Advocacy Directorate is enhancing cooperation with civil society organizations to build a broad, professional, and coordinated response to evolving challenges in various arenas. On Monday, Tzipi Hotovely, head of the National Advocacy Directorate, met with Amichai Shikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, and his director-general Avi Cohen Skali for their first joint working session with leaders of civil society advocacy groups. Hotovely emphasized the need for collaboration among all advocacy organizations, stating, "The challenges facing Israel require cooperation with all advocacy groups on the ground. The battle for public consciousness demands that we empower and connect the many advocacy organizations operating in different arenas." She also thanked Minister Shikli for his proactive approach, moving from defense to offense in this struggle.

Minister Shikli highlighted the immediate cooperation with civil society groups since the outbreak of hostilities, noting that his ministry was the first to provide real-time funding to these organizations. He stressed the importance of continuing to listen to and deepen collaboration with field actors. Shikli also praised Hotovely's appointment, calling her "the right woman in the right place." During the meeting, advocacy groups shared key challenges facing Israel internationally and discussed ways to strengthen coordination, expand partnerships, develop joint initiatives, and deliver effective messages to diverse global audiences.