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Israel is losing the information war, one wrong appointment at a time - opinion

That is the point. Israel didn’t try. It rarely does. And that, right now, is the story of Israeli public diplomacy in a single sentence: Israel is not even in the game. The question is why.

Right now, is the story of Israeli public diplomacy in a single sentence: Israel is not even in the game.
(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Smotrich says ICC ordered arrest warrant, orders evacuation of West Bank village Khan al-Ahmar

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

ICC plans to seek arrest warrant for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich - report


South Africa’s case against Israel: Both weak and dangerous - opinion

Israel is fighting for its survival on two fronts: one is military, the other is legal, and an Israeli victory on both of them is absolutely critical.

 OUTH AFRICA’S Justice Minister Ronald Lamola speaks to the media as his country presents its case against Israel on January 11 at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Trial against Israel at the Hague showcases the absurd - editorial

The absurdity is that we need to keep defending an offensive that we didn’t want, for a war we didn’t start.

 Legal adviser to Israel's Foreign Ministry Tal Becker and British jurist Malcolm Shaw sit inside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as judges hear a request for emergency measures to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands January 12, 2024

South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel is just the beginning - analysis

It is hard to imagine the court accepting South Africa’s allegation that Israel carried out genocidal acts, but the court can easily issue an order for Israel to halt its military operation in Gaza.

Protests near the ICJ in the Hague as Israel and South Africa face each other in Gaza genocide case

African National Congress takes Israel to ICJ in The Hague - opinion

The ANC’s tenure has been catastrophic and has caused irreparable damage to our economy and international standing. 

 SUPPORTERS OF South Africa’s ruling African National Congress and other political parties, as well as civil society groups, protest outside the Israel Embassy in Pretoria, in October, after the outbreak of the Gaza war.

Israel: South African genocide claims at ICJ are baseless

"I want to make a few points absolutely clear: Israel has no intention of permanently occupying Gaza or displacing its civilian population," Netanyahu wrote.

 British jurist Malcom Shaw and legal adviser to Israel's Foreign Ministry Tal Becker look on as judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa. The Hague, Netherlands, January 11, 2024.

1000s march in pro-Israel protests outside of ICJ during Israel genocide trial

The march was organized by the Christian for Israel and Christians in Defense of Israel groups, alongside local and European Jewish organizations. 

 Pro-Israel protest outside the Hague ahead of Israel's genocide hearing brought by South Africa, January 11, 2024

South Africa tarnishes legacy of combatting racism with ICJ case

Post-apartheid South Africa is weaponizing the Genocide Convention against the Jewish state as it defends itself against the racist, genocidal, terrorist Hamas regime.

 A woman holds a placard during an interfaith prayer service in Bo-Kaap for the success of the South African Government's genocide case, which accuses Israel of genocide in the Gaza war, at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 10, 2024

ICJ genocide hearing: 'You wanted hell, you'll get hell' South Africa quotes Israel

"South Africa contends that Israel has transgressed Article Two of the (Genocide) convention, committing acts that fall within the definition of genocide."

 People sit inside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the day of the trial to hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, The Hague, Netherlands, January 11, 2024

South Africa vs Israel: ICJ hearings to begin Thursday in The Hague

South Africa and Israel exchanged allegations on the eve of hearings at the top UN court, which will hear South Africa’s claims.

 A man holds a placard which accuses Israel of genocide in the Gaza war, at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 10, 2024

Ad campaign at bus stops highlights Gaza hostages before ICJ hearing

The campaign showcases a poignant message alongside the image of one-year-old Kfir Bibas: "Waiting for the bus home for 100 days", a stark reminder of the duration of the hostages' captivity.

 A new signage campaign was launched on Wednesday across various bus stations in Washington DC, aimed at raising awareness ahead of the significant hearing in The Hague against Israel on Thursday and Friday.