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The Tail Wagging the Dog, or 50 States One Israel

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A collection of documentaries on the relationship between the USA, the Apartheid State of Israel, Zionism, Palestine, Palestinians, the indoctrination of American Jews, and the Awakening of Young American Jews.

Wikipedia: Hasbara (hebraisk: הַסְבָּרָה,‎ hasbará, «forklare») er den israelske regjeringens  informasjons-virksomhet for å spre opplysninger og positive holdninger om staten Israel i utlandet. Begrepet brukes av regjeringen og dens støttespillere om PR-arbeid og kampanjer som skal forklare regjeringens politikk og handlinger og fremme landets interesser og omdømme i møte med kritisk presse utenlands og dermed motvirke det den anser som delegitimering av staten Israel rundt om i verden. Betegnelsen skal ha blitt tatt i bruk i engelskspråklig presse sist på 1970-tallet for å beskrive «imagebygging i utlandet». Hasbara betyr «forklaring» og er en eufemisme for propaganda.

By Grok: 50 States One Israel Conference Sept. 14-18, 2025, primarily in Jerusalem and southern Israel, including tours of sites affected by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.

The conference was a major diplomatic and solidarity initiative hosted by the Israeli government, bringing together U.S. state legislators from all 50 states to strengthen bilateral ties amid ongoing regional tensions.

It was the largest-ever delegation of American elected officials to visit Israel, featuring approximately 250 U.S. state lawmakers representing every one of the 50 states. The conference emphasized bipartisan support for Israel and was described as a historic show of U.S. commitment during a period of international isolation for Israel.

Organized by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the trip was fully funded by the Israeli government, covering round-trip economy airfare from New York to Tel Aviv (plus domestic U.S. flights to NYC), in-country transportation, accommodations, meals, and guided programming. Invitations were sent to U.S. lawmakers starting in early May 2025, with an expectation of five participants per state.

Key Activities:

  • On September 15, 2025, delegates visited the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
  • Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar addressed the group, urging U.S. lawmakers to enact anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) laws in their states and to promote investments in Israel instead of divestment.
  • On September 16, 2025, participants toured Gaza border communities with local youth and lone soldiers who immigrated from the U.S.
  • A symbolic tree-planting ceremony occurred on September 17, 2025, in Ofakim Park in the Negev Desert, where 50 trees were planted—one for each U.S. state—in a site attacked on October 7, 2023. This was hosted by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund.

Key Speeches: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a welcome address on September 15, 2025, at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, highlighting Israel’s security challenges, including threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran. He asked how many attendees were visiting Israel for the first time and stressed the need for U.S. support to counter existential threats.

Delegation Composition: The group was bipartisan, including Republicans and Democrats. Examples include:

  • From Alaska: House Majority Leader Chuck Kopp (R-Anchorage) and three others, who arrived just before an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza City.
  • From Idaho: Reps. Josh Tanner (R), John Shirts (R), Bruce Skaug (R), Rep. Lauren Rubel (D), and Sen. Cally Tuma (R).
  • From Georgia: Rep. Esther Panitch (D), who expressed pride in her Jewish and Zionist identity.
  • From Kentucky: Sen. Aaron Reed (R), a former Navy SEAL, who advocated for “peace through strength.”
  • Purpose and Impact: The conference aimed to foster personal connections, educate lawmakers on Israel’s security situation post-October 7, 2023, and encourage policy actions like anti-BDS legislation. Israeli officials, including Deputy Director for North America Lior Haiat, noted it as a reminder of unwavering U.S. friendship. Participants like Kopp emphasized hearing directly from Israeli families about threats and hopes for peace.
  • Controversies: The event drew criticism from some U.S. groups, including the Idaho Young Democrats, who called it a “propaganda trip” funded by Israel, especially amid UN inquiries into alleged genocide in Gaza and ongoing bombardments. A Reddit discussion labeled it a “propaganda marathon,” questioning the timing and associations.

This event underscores the strong U.S.-Israel alliance at the state level, with follow-up actions potentially influencing U.S. state policies on Israel-related issues.

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