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a.j.n.com. As we record this episode, we're about two weeks after Operation Guardian of the War,

a.k.a. Israel's fourth war with Gaza.

In the 12-day war, Hamas shot thousands of rockets on innocent civilians,

as the IDF retaliated against military targets in Gaza,

doing everything it could to harm as few civilians as possible.

While Operation Guardian of the Wall has come to an end, there is another

battle that is ongoing, one that probably won't end anytime soon, the battle for public opinion.

Israel is fighting an uphill battle when it comes to advocating its case to the world, and some

say it's not doing the best job.

As the Palestinians have a sophisticated propaganda wing, reinforced by a chain of influencers

and celebrities like the Hadid family, John Oliver, and Trevor Noah, we have, well,

not much at all. Even our biggest celebrity, Gal Gadot, refrained from stating her clear

unequivocal support for Israel. So on to that almost empty stage steps Rudi Rochman.

Rudy is a noted speaker and writer on Jewish rights and an avid advocate for Israel worldwide.

He was born in France, but made Aliad the age of three. He studied at Columbia University, where he joined students

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