Amidst a FIFA corruption scandal, the Palestinian Football Association has renewed efforts to suspend the Israel Football Association from FIFA due to alleged restrictions on Palestinian soccer caused by the Israeli occupation of the West Bank.

Israeli medical diplomacy, exemplified by organizations like Save A Child's Heart and Shevet Achim, has been quietly expanding in recent years, providing free surgical care to children and adults from various Middle Eastern countries, including Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Palestinian territories.

The text discusses the evolving international perception of Israel post-1967, attributing the shift to various factors such as the revolutionary left's support for Palestinian causes, the Arab oil embargo, the academic influence of Edward Said redefining Zionism negatively, and Likud government policies contributing to Israel's declining global image.

The article discusses the presence of various terrorist groups in Gaza, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Popular Resistance Committees, and jihadi groups, all with the aim of destroying Israel.

Ilene, Don, and Noah discuss the purpose and impact of Israel's blockade on Gaza, questioning its effectiveness and consequences.

Jodi Rudoren, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, is currently reporting on Operation Pillar of Defense from inside Gaza, her first experience covering a war.

The text discusses how Israel, along with other nations, has struggled to grasp and adapt to the evolving landscape of global media warfare and information operations.

The text discusses Israel's failed military raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla in the context of changing warfare tactics and public opinion dynamics.