Israeli Foreign Minister Aims to Improve Israel's Image

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified global scrutiny of Israel's political ideologies, particularly Kahanism, which promotes a radical and exclusionary vision of Jewish nationalism. This ideology, initially marginalized, has gained traction within Israel's ruling coalition, leading to hardline policies against Palestinians. Concurrently, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar aims to reshape Israel's public image in light of the significant civilian casualties reported in Gaza since the war began following Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023. Sa'ar's efforts are backed by a substantial funding increase for the foreign ministry, aimed at countering the negative perceptions of Israel's actions. Despite the high death toll among Palestinians, Israeli officials generally maintain that their military response to Hamas is justified. The complex interplay of these ideologies and actions continues to provoke widespread international debate and protest.