WJC President Lauder: Israel in a more dangerous place today than ever before

• Author: ALAN ROSENBAUM
• Published date: 13 October 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

"For decades," said Lauder, "Israel's enemies have been trying to defeat it politically. And today, they are succeeding."

Lauder noted that many people around the world now believe the lies and distortions spread by Israel's enemies: that Israel is an apartheid state, is involved in ethnic cleansing, and is guilty of crimes against humanity. Referring to condemnation of Israel in its response to Hamas rockets, Lauder said, "Only Israel is criticized for doing what any other country on earth would do – protecting its own people."

Even in the United States, Lauder noted, some members of Congress sided with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction movement, and attempted to stop funding the Iron Dome missile-defense system.

"Nancy Pelosi, one of the most powerful politicians in America, cannot control the anti-Israel wing of her party," he said. Lauder added that antisemitism, in the form of anti-Israel remarks, is rapidly spreading in colleges, universities and the media.

Lauder suggested that the State of Israel needs to create a well-funded ministry of...