What can Israel do to improve its image?

She was a member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, and today she is one of the world’s most respected analysts of the situation in Israel and the Middle East: political scientist Dr. Einat Wilf. Einat Wilf talks exclusively to FokusIsrael.ch about the ten most important questions concerning Israel and the Middle East.

Israel is the only democratic constitutional state in the Middle East. Nevertheless, it is repeatedly criticized in the democratic Western world. Dr. Einat Wilf explains what Israel needs to do to improve its image.

Questions and answers on Israel, Gaza and the Palestinians

How can Israel bridge the gap between the secular, liberal and ultra-orthodox, nationalist sections of its population?

What approach should Western governments (including the EU) take to promote peace in the Middle East?

Is Zionism still a valid political concept today or does it need to be revised or even abolished?

When and where is criticism of Israel justified and when is it “anti-Semitism in disguise”?

What needs to be done with UNRWA and why?

Is Israel an “apartheid state”, as some of its opponents claim?