Once again the sweet nature of Israel is being tested. If there is one thing this little ole nation worries about constantly is its public image. They don’t realllly give a damn at what people think as much as how negative thinking could harm Israel proper. This was a painful lesson for them to learn during Operation Cast Lead. There was no spin that could compete with the tortured images of Gaza women and children; in the long run, Israel lost that publicity campaign.
Then came the Mavri Marmara and the world began to take note and came to the conclusion something was indeed wrong here ~ another publicity debacle for Israel.
Now, another flotilla’s mission to Gaza is imminent and Israel, caught between the proverbial rock and hard place, is rightfully feeling skittish. So Avignor Lieberman, rabid Zionist and thug, is begging Germany to do something about it.
Perhaps Israel should “get it” that the only way to end this “bad press” would be to just change their behavior to the Palestinians and their supporters. But we know that won’t happen.
Uprooted Palestinians
April 6, 2011
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman headed out to Germany on Wednesday for an official visit calling for European action to thwart the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla 2 due to travel to the Gaza Strip mid-May to break Israel's economic siege on the region.
Lieberman is set to meet with his German and Italian counterparts Guido Westerwelle and Franco Frattini, respectively, as they are both present in the capital Berlin, and would like to emphasize the need for western countries to stop naval rescue missions to the Gaza Strip, Israeli Radio reported.
The move comes as Israel has increased contacts with high-profile officials with intent to thwart the new convoy.
Israeli military attacked the first convoy during an effort to bust the siege last May and killed nine activists and injuring scores more. The attack drew heavy criticism against Israel.
Israeli President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have planned to tour Europe to hold talks with officials about ways to hamper the convoy.
According to Israeli Radio, Netanyahu is set to travel Wednesday to talk with officials in Germany and the Czech Republic to urge officials to help block the ship, claiming its organizers were motivated by political and not humanitarian purposes.
Peres will also resume his tour of Europe, as he landed last week in Switzerland and the UK before going to the US, where he currently stays.
Lieberman is set to meet with his German and Italian counterparts Guido Westerwelle and Franco Frattini, respectively, as they are both present in the capital Berlin, and would like to emphasize the need for western countries to stop naval rescue missions to the Gaza Strip, Israeli Radio reported.
The move comes as Israel has increased contacts with high-profile officials with intent to thwart the new convoy.
Israeli military attacked the first convoy during an effort to bust the siege last May and killed nine activists and injuring scores more. The attack drew heavy criticism against Israel.
Israeli President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have planned to tour Europe to hold talks with officials about ways to hamper the convoy.
According to Israeli Radio, Netanyahu is set to travel Wednesday to talk with officials in Germany and the Czech Republic to urge officials to help block the ship, claiming its organizers were motivated by political and not humanitarian purposes.
Peres will also resume his tour of Europe, as he landed last week in Switzerland and the UK before going to the US, where he currently stays.
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