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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.

I think americans are good.
But America will be taken over and destroyed from insideby the zionist lobby. The americans do not see this. They aregetting decadent. Zionistswill use this to destroy them. – Muhammar Gaddafi,Tripoli, august 1986

Wikipedia: Hasbara (Hebrew: הַסְבָּרָה,‎ hasbará, “explain”) is the Israeli government’s information campaign to disseminate information and positive attitudes about the State of Israel abroad. The term is used by the government and its supporters for public relations work and campaigns that are intended to explain the government’s policies and actions and promote the country’s interests and reputation in the face of critical press abroad, thereby counteracting what it considers to be delegitimization of the State of Israel around the world. The term is said to have been used in the English-language press in the late 1970s to describe “image building abroad“. Hasbara means “explanation” and is a euphemism for propaganda.

Israeli poster warning of the danger of rocket attacks from Hamas in the Gaza Strip against Israel in 2012. It was used as propaganda in the hasbara campaign to support Operation Pillar of Defense, the Israeli Defense Forces’ operations against the Gaza Strip in November 2012.

Updated July 25, March 28, 2026, first published September 22, 2025.

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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