Outright condemnationIn an interview with The Jerusalem Report, Robinson said his goal was just to “tell the truth” about Israel, which he believes is losing the “propaganda war.”"} 6c:{"position":12,"content":"

“They’re losing heavily,” Robinson said, urging Israel to do more to tell its story.

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On Israel’s presence in the region, he commented, “It’s the only place in the Middle East where all religions have got equal opportunity. If I’m going to talk about these politics, it would be ignorant for me not to come and ask questions.”

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While such a message might resonate with those who see Israel struggling to counter global narratives that cast it as the aggressor, Robinson’s checkered past and current views complicate his support.

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Robinson’s visit was, of course, welcomed by many in Israel – and even by some Jews abroad who believe that all expressions of solidarity are valuable; but in Britain, the organized Jewish community outright condemned it.

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The Board of Deputies of British Jews reaffirmed its opposition to Robinson’s divisive rhetoric, stating on its website that his record of anti-Muslim provocation made him “an unsuitable ally for any respectable Jewish organization.”

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Is it time for Israel to choose its supporters more carefully? - analysis

When controversial figures with millions of followers voice support for Israel, should the country embrace them, or does their backing do more harm than good?

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