Israel's military occupation of Palestinian territory and invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies all over the world, except the U.S. This film looks at this critical exception, zeroing in on pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S. The film explores how the Israeli, U.S. government, and pro-Israel lobby have joined forces, often with very different motives, to shape American media coverage of the conflict. The film provides a sweeping analysis of Israel's decades-long battle for the hearts, minds, and tax dollars of the American people -- a battle that has only intensified over the past few years in the face of widening international condemnation of Israel's increasingly right-wing policies.
The 2016 Pacem in Terris Summer Film & Discussion Series is free and open to the public. All events are in the Meeting Room adjacent to Rodney Chapel at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Free parking is available at the Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot at 13th and N. Rodney Streets.
For more information, call 302-656-2721 or visit www.depaceminterrisorg.
This series is sponsored by Pacem in Terris, co-sponsored by Del NATO, DE Coalition Against Gun Violence, and DE Sierra Club.
