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Phumi Mashigo discusses Israel's perception of global misunderstanding with Ambassador Mark Regev.

Why does Israel believe the world misunderstands its actions? Phumi Mashigo gets into a conversation about this with Ambassador Mark Regev, one of Israel's most experienced diplomats and communicators. Having served as the country's international spokesman, ambassador, and senior adviser to the Prime Minister, Regev has spent decades explaining Israel's decisions to the world. They unpack the realities of diplomacy, the role of media and narrative, the aftermath of 7 October, and the complex relationship between security, politics, and public opinion. The Burning Platform

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