May 21, 2018
Urging Empathy in Israel's Public Messaging on Gaza Protests – ILTV Interview
TV Interview
Miri emphasizes the importance of showing empathy in Israel's public response to the Gaza border protests, cautioning that Israel's messaging is perceived as exclusively focused on security and military concerns, with little recognition of the civilian suffering in Gaza. She urges Israeli spokespeople to express compassion for Palestinian civilians, distinguishing them as victims of Hamas rather than conflating them with the organization itself. Miri also calls for more diverse representation in Israeli public relations and stresses that Israel should broaden its narrative beyond military justification. She acknowledges the challenges of changing international perceptions, especially at the United Nations, but insists that adopting a more human-centric approach would resonate more positively with the global audience.