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Do's and Don'ts For Mitt Romney in Israel
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Ronn Torossian Jerusalem, Israel --- July 29, 2012 ... Owning a PR Agency, I wanted to offer ten tips for Mitt Romney to observe during his Israel visit. Bowing isn’t customary in the Middle East. The Obama bow to the Saudi King is not considered customary in Israel nor anywhere else in the Middle East. Shaking hands and being polite is all that is needed. Just as anywhere else in the world, it is considered polite to pose for pictures, and you shouldn’t allow Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to wait for a scheduled dinner (nor, heaven forbid walk out on him for a private meal with your wife). While you will undoubtedly have many private meetings, don’t get caught on microphone speaking ill of the democratically elected leader of the Jewish state, nor lecture their leaders publicly. Simply show appreciation for America’s closest ally and cooperate as they undoubtedly will with you. Calling for a return to the pre-1967 borders won’t go over well – it is lethal for Israel as nearly every mainstream American politician has acknowledged. As your Israel fundraiser has gotten a lot of attention already, don’t make a bigger deal of it, fundraising is acceptable in politics worldwide and your biggest benefactor is a self-made billionaire, the world’s richest Jew. It’s admirable, and with wealthy Americans donating to you hard-working Americans don’t think someone else “built their business” – they know they did. Also, don’t let one of your top fundraisers say that Muslim anti-Semitism “stems from the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.” As you know, Muslim anti-Semitism in the Middle East predates 1967, and even 1948 — and in any case is the fault of the anti-Semites, not of the Jews. It’s great that you have Americans traveling with you who are fond, supportive of, and well-respected in Israel. Off-the record sessions with radical fringe extremists like The New Yorker’s David Remnick and Newsweek’s Peter Beinart will not go over well, as they advocate boycotts of the Jewish state. Not good - and naturally don’t admonish the US when overseas even if your opponent does. When in Jerusalem, don’t say that Jews can’t build in all areas of Jerusalem as no other US government (pre-Obama) had ever demanded and no Israeli government would ever accept. Listen, and learn. Enjoy the beauty of the capital city of Israel and pray. In Jerusalem, Israel – practicing the religion of your choice is accepted and safe, and in this democratic nation, just like in America people can live wherever they choose. That isn’t the case for Jews, Christians or Mormons in nearly any Arab country. Vow not to grant your first interview when elected to an Arabic network and accept that with the Iranian nuclear program, Anti-Western interests like Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah, uprising in Syria, the rise of extremists in Turkey and Egypt, don’t blame the country which is allied against America’s common enemies. Israel is rooted in Western values and even with a “right-wing” Israeli government, as Zionist leader Prime Minister Ze’ev Jabotinsky wrote in 1929, “The Jewish people – all of us, 100 percent want peace”. The same holds true today. Just showing
up is appreciated. Don’t make any big policy statements it’s
not needed. The visuals of being in Israel are good. Obama has
not visited Israel during his time in office (despite accepting
an award in Saudi Arabia, giving a major speech in Cairo, and
holding town hall meetings in Turkey). Most importantly, take in the amazing country of Israel. Millions of people visit Israel from all over the world each year, and it is an amazing special, holy country - from history to religion, even sunny beaches. Israel has tremendous similarities to the United States – enjoy the rich and beautiful country. You will leave with an even stronger emotional connection. Joel Leyden, Editor's Note: Ronn Torossian is the CEO of 5WPR, a top 25 US PR agency. He is an active Jewish philanthropist, and author of crisis PR book “For Immediate Release.” He is one of most creative and dedicated PR professionals who serves the Jewish world.
 Joel Leyden - bringing the news from Israel online since 1995.
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