Tzipi Hotovely, head of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate, and Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli convened the first joint forum of the public diplomacy forum, bringing together civil society organizations active in hasbara and combating antisemitism, according to the directorate. The meeting aimed to build a broad, professional, and coordinated public diplomacy framework.
The National Public Diplomacy Directorate, led by Tzipi Hotovely, convened its first joint forum Monday evening with Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli and representatives of civil society organizations working in hasbara and the fight against antisemitism. The identities of the organizations remain confidential, the directorate said. The meeting focused on challenges facing Israel in international arenas, ways to strengthen coordination between bodies, and developing effective messaging for diverse audiences.
The Zioneer has previously reported on steps taken by Hotovely to build the directorate's operations, including a first working meeting with the IDF Spokesperson and the appointment of an international spokesperson. Monday's forum marks the first time the broader public diplomacy forum has been gathered since the directorate's establishment, signaling a shift toward regular activity after years of paralysis in Israel's national advocacy apparatus.
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