ICIC
Suggested Resource and Activity List
Thank
you for your interest in the Israel Citizens’ Information
Council (ICIC),
an Israeli grassroots initiative.Besides our more formal initiatives,
there are
many
day-to-day activities and resources that anyone interested in
hasbara
can participate in and utilize. We have prepared a list of suggested
activities,
guidelines and resources–and hope that you will find it
useful.
Israeli
Media | Media Watch Groups
| Arab Media
Israeli Authorotative Info | Misc
Sites | Write Your Reps (US)
Write Your Reps (UK) | European
Officials | Israeli Officials
1.
Follow the Israeli media: Keeping up-to-date with breaking
news is the
most important aspect of hasbara, as it allows you to be informed
and fact-oriented.
The following sites (in English and Hebrew) will provide you with
a wide
range of news and opinion.
http://www.jpost.com/
Jerusalem Post Internet Edition (including
J Post Radio)
http://www.haaretzdaily.com/
Haaretz English Edition
http://images.maariv.co.il/cache/NP_0.html
Maariv
http://www.ynet.co.il/home/0,7340,L-8,FF.html
Ynet
http://www.walla.co.il
Walla
http://bet.iba.org.il/
Reshet Bet: Official Israel radio news service
http://www.arutzsheva.com/
Arutz Sheva--radio and news service generally identified with
Israeli residents of Judea, Samaria and Gaza.
http://www.imra.org.il/
IMRA- Independent Media Review Analysis
http://www.isracast.com
Isracast, a Jerusalem-based multimedia broadcast
and distribution network
http://www.israelinsider.com
Israel Insider is an online daily newsmagazine reporting the
latest news and views, from and about Israel.
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2.
Join and follow media-watch groups: There are several
groups
that follow and analyze media presentations. Joining these groups
will allow you to stay on top of news reports across the world
that involve Israel.
http://www.honestreporting.com/
Honest Reporting
http://www.camera.org/
Camera
JAT.Action-subscribe@topica.com
Jewish Action Team
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3.
Follow sites that analyze the Arab media:
These sites provide translations and analysis of Arab media.
http://www.memri.org/
Middle East Media and Research Institute (MEMRI)
http://www.pmw.org.il
Palestinian Media Watch
A
daily compilation of excerpts from the Arab Press is available
by request. Please send a message specifying that you would like
this publication sent to your mailbox. To subscribe to the Arab
Media list,
simply send a message to information@boston.mfa.gov.il
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4.
Get authoritative information: Both the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
and the Israel Defence Forces maintain a database of current and
archived
information on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. These sites will
provide a
valuable resource for communicating with others.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/home.asp
MFA website
http://www.idf.il/newsite/english/main.stm
IDF website
http://www.israelfm.org
Consulate General of Israel- NY
http://www.israelemb.org/
Israeli embassy- USA
http://www.jcpa.org/
The Jerusalem Center is an independent, non-profit institute
for policy research and education serving Israel and
the Jewish people since 1976.
Israel
Line
A daily summary of news from Israel in English is available by
subscribing to a listserver. It is delivered automatically to
your
electronic mailbox everyday. Due to the heavy volume of requests,
it may take a few days for the subscription to become active.
To subscribe to Israel Line please go to :
MFA Listserve Subscription (also available in Spanish and
French).
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5. Other sites and resources:
http://www.aipac.org/
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) maintains
a
comprehensive database of information.
http://www.palestinefacts.org/
An excellent comprehensive guide to a wide range of facts
concerning issues relating to the political, historical and military
aspects of the Israeli-Arab conflict.
http://www.davidproject.org
A grassroots Jewish initiative that promotes advocating a fair
and honest understanding of the conflict. They work to oppose
the new global anti-Semitism, the ideological assault on Israel,
and stand in solidarity with the Middle East's oppressed minorities.
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/myths/mftoc.html
Comprehensive fact sheet and background information on the
Arab-Israeli conflict by the Jewish Virtual Library.
http://www.ict.org.il/
Israeli Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism
http://www.state.gov/www/global/terrorism/
fto_1999.html#fto
List of Foreign Terror Organizations (U.S. State Dept)
http://www.geocities.com/d_elazar/Terrorism/
Terrorism_bibliography.html
Terrorism Bibliography: analysis of the Arab-Israel conflict and
Moslem and Arab attitudes towards Western Civilization
(thanks to ICIC member David Elazar)
http://www.projectonesoul.com/
Project One Soul is a Canadian-based group that produces
multimedia presentations on the Arab-Israeli conflict.
http://www.jinsa.org/home/home.html
The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs is a U.S.
based group that promotes the security interests of the United
States.
They present material illustrating the importance of Israel
as a security asset for America.
http://www.middle-east-info.org/
Website providing information about the Middle East, comprising
22
Arab countries, Iran and Israel. The information presented is,
predominantly, from recognized Arab, Iranian and international
sources and is rich in sources, references and facts.
http://www.weaponsurvey.com
Analyzes
Palestinian weapons production and smuggling
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6.
For U.S. Citizens: Write to your representatives.
* Congress:
Visit the AIPAC web site for contact information for
your Representatives and Senators.
http://capwiz.com/aipac/dbq/officials/
* State Department, Secretary of State:
Fax Number: 202-261-8577
Comment Line: 202-647-6575
Near Eastern Affairs: 202-647-5150
Email: Secretary@state.gov
* White House, The President:
Fax Number: 202-456-2461
Comment Line: 202-456-1414
Email: President@whitehouse.gov
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7.
For U.K. Citizens: Write to your representatives.
Foreign
and Commonwealth Office:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/feedback.asp
Members of Parliament
http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/online/citizenspace/
default.asp?url=elections/representative.asp
If you would like to write to the Prime Minister the address is:
10 Downing Street
London
SW1A 2AA
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8. For all:
Communicate with European and international officials.
European
Union President Mr. Romano Prodi
romano.prodi@cec.eu.int
Mr. Terje Rod Larsen
Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process
and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General
to the PLO and the Palestinian Authority
Tel: + 972 8 282 2914 Fax: + 972 8 282 0966
Email: unsco@palnet.com
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
webadmin.hchr@unog.ch
or Fax: +(41-22) 917-9016
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9.
Israeli officials: Offer your support and encourage Israeli
positions.
Israeli Foreign Minister, Silvan Shalom
Fax: +972-2-5303704
e-mail: sar@mofa.gov.il
Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz
Fax: +972-3-6916940, 6976990
e-mail: sar@mod.gov.il
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
fax: (+972-2) 566-4838 or 651-3955 or 651-2631
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10. Communicate
with friends, relatives and associates overseas:
Use these links to inform yourself and to be up-to-date on general
thinking and opinion in Israel. Send articles or opinion pieces
or
compose your own messages based on your review of these resources.
Accurate and timely information is the most important
weapon in the hasbara effort.
11. Communicate with ICIC: If you have an idea,
proposal or
opinion that you feel would be helpful; feel free to write us
at
feedback@hasbara.com. We plan to update and add new
resources to our list and would welcome suggestions you may have
for us.
We appreciate your help and interest in our hasbara project
and hope this resource guide will provide you with some
practical help in participating in our effort.
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