{"id":275,"date":"2024-04-14T08:34:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T08:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/?p=275"},"modified":"2024-05-26T06:57:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T06:57:29","slug":"voices-of-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/2024\/04\/14\/voices-of-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"Voices of Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bar-Ilan in the Press<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Voices of Authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Through interviews, editorials, and media citations, Bar-Ilan researchers helped inform and shape the discourse about Israel\u2019s war, both at home and in countries around the world. <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Prof. Danny Horesh<\/strong>, head of Bar-Ilan\u2019s Trauma and Stress Research Laboratory, testified before the Knesset\u2019s Education Committee on the psychological challenges faced by soldiers returning from battle and recommended interventions to ease their transition back to university life. Horesh was also quoted in the English press explaining the sense of trauma felt by Israeli civilians.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Elise Brezis<\/strong>, a researcher in the Department of Economics and head of the Azrieli Center for Economic Policy (ACEP), emphasized the crucial role that Israel bonds can play in helping the country weather a war-related deficit increase.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Tobi Greene and Prof. Jonathan Reinhold<\/strong>\u2014lecturer and chair, respectively, of the Department of Political Studies\u2014argued that the American experience in Iraq and Afghanistan demonstrates that regime toppling is only effective when paired with sound political goals for the day after. Dr. Greene, who is also a visiting fellow in the Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics, was also quoted discussing the UK Labour Party\u2019s response to Israel\u2019s war on Hamas.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mor Shapira<\/strong>, a lecturer in the Department of Arabic and a researcher at the Mamari Institute for the Study of Arab Media in the Middle East, discussed the impact of the Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese news outlet Al Mayadeen<\/em> on Israeli Arabs\u2019 opinion of their country\u2019s war on Hamas. She also discussed the increased interest among Israeli Jews in learning Arabic since October 7th<\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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At the end of January, Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern<\/strong> of the Faculty of Law, assessed the likelihood that Israel would continue its war against Hamas in light of pressure from within and without to accept a hostage deal. In December, he urged Israel\u2019s Supreme Court not to present its ruling on the controversial \u201creasonableness clause\u201d during wartime, arguing that it could jeopardize the unity of the nation.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Prof.\u00a0Jonathan Reinhold<\/strong>, chair of the Department of Political Studies, argued that Operation Swords of Iron is Israel\u2019s most perilous war since 1973, and also discussed the likely outcomes of an all-out war with Hezbollah. In the Hebrew press, he explained why Ireland refuses to condemn Hamas and that Americans view Israel\u2019s war as a battle for the values of a free society.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach<\/strong>, lecturer in the Department of Psychology and head of the community services unit at NATAL-The Israel Trauma and Resiliency Centre, explained the long-term effects of captivity on children held hostage by Hamas. She also explained why Israeli civilians not directly affected by the atrocities of October 7th<\/sup> may still suffer from forms of PTSD, and the challenges faced by reservist soldiers attempting to readjust to civilian life.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Joel Roskin<\/strong>, a geomorphologist and geologist in the Department of Environment, Planning and Sustainability, explained the construction and design of Hamas\u2019 underground tunnel network as well as possible IDF plans for its destruction.<\/p>\n

Prof. Eitan Shamir<\/strong>, director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA), outlined the military and physical difficulties involved in demolishing the Hamas tunnel network. He also discussed the state of Israel\u2019s war aims in light of mounting international criticism.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari<\/strong>, a researcher in the Faculty of Law and head of The Ruth and Emanuel Rackman Center, condemned the United Nations for downplaying and minimizing acts of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli women and men on October 7th<\/sup>.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Barak Bouks<\/strong> of the School of Communication and the Department of Political Studies explained how Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad use media to glorify the atrocities of October 7th<\/sup>, and the meaning of the name Hamas chose for its attack (the \u201cAl-Aqsa Flood\u201d).<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Eyal Pinko<\/strong> of the Department of Political Studies and the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA) discussed, among other topics, the IDF\u2019s military strategy for isolating Gaza City at the start of Israel\u2019s war against Hamas; the difficulties involved in rescuing the hostages by military means; the methods Hamas employes in its psychological-terror campaign; and the likelihood of Hezbollah and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria joining the conflict.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Eytan Gilboa<\/strong>, a researcher in the School of Communication and founder of the Center for International Communication at Bar-Ilan, analyzed the reasons for both Pres. Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s messages to their respective publics, and Biden\u2019s likely response to the killing of American soldiers by Iranian proxies in Syria and Iraq. He also discussed the problems with the international media\u2019s coverage of the Al Ahli Hospital blast and the phenomenon of rising antisemitism on American college campuses.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A study by Dr. Gal Yavetz<\/strong> of the Department of Information Science showing that nearly 50 percent of Israeli Arabs have uploaded less content to social media since October 7th<\/sup> was cited in numerous international media outlets. He also analyzed data showing a trend toward less television viewing by Israelis in the second month of the war, explaining that it likely reflects a response to the anxiety caused by constant news consumption.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Nesia Shemer<\/strong> of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies explained Israeli Hamas scholars\u2019 reaction to the surprise attack of October 7th<\/sup> and how Hamas ensures a pipeline of terrorists by educating Gazan children to hate Israelis and Jews.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Galit Benzur<\/strong> of the School of Communication discussed the effects of international news agencies\u2019 efforts to cut costs on the quality of reporting in conflict zones.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bar-Ilan in the Press Voices of Authority Through interviews, editorials, and media citations, Bar-Ilan researchers helped inform and shape the discourse about Israel\u2019s war, both at home and in countries around the world. Learning from Trauma Prof. Danny Horesh, head of Bar-Ilan\u2019s Trauma and Stress Research Laboratory, testified before the Knesset\u2019s Education Committee on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-war-response","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"

Bar-Ilan in the Press<\/h5>\n

Voices of Authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Through interviews, editorials, and media citations, Bar-Ilan researchers helped inform and shape the discourse about Israel\u2019s war, both at home and in countries around the world. <\/h6>\n\"Learning

Learning from Trauma <\/h3>\n

Prof. Danny Horesh<\/strong>, head of Bar-Ilan\u2019s Trauma and Stress Research Laboratory, testified before the Knesset\u2019s Education Committee on the psychological challenges faced by soldiers returning from battle and recommended interventions to ease their transition back to university life. Horesh was also quoted in the English press explaining the sense of trauma felt by Israeli civilians.<\/p>\n Ynet (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Ha\u2019aretz (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n The Media Line (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Unbreakable

Unbreakable Bonds <\/h3>\n

Prof. Elise Brezis<\/strong>, a researcher in the Department of Economics and head of the Azrieli Center for Economic Policy (ACEP), emphasized the crucial role that Israel bonds can play in helping the country weather a war-related deficit increase.<\/p>\n Jerusalem Post (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n The Media Line (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Folha de Pernambuco (Brazil) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Strategic

Strategic Thinking <\/h3>\n

Dr. Tobi Greene and Prof. Jonathan Reinhold<\/strong>\u2014lecturer and chair, respectively, of the Department of Political Studies\u2014argued that the American experience in Iraq and Afghanistan demonstrates that regime toppling is only effective when paired with sound political goals for the day after. Dr. Greene, who is also a visiting fellow in the Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics, was also quoted discussing the UK Labour Party\u2019s response to Israel\u2019s war on Hamas.<\/p>\n Globes (UK) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n The National (UK) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n The New Khaleej (UAE) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"The

The Arabic Angle <\/h3>\n

Mor Shapira<\/strong>, a lecturer in the Department of Arabic and a researcher at the Mamari Institute for the Study of Arab Media in the Middle East, discussed the impact of the Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese news outlet Al Mayadeen<\/em> on Israeli Arabs\u2019 opinion of their country\u2019s war on Hamas. She also discussed the increased interest among Israeli Jews in learning Arabic since October 7th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n JNS (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Maariv (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Kan 11 (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"End

End Game <\/h3>\n

At the end of January, Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern<\/strong> of the Faculty of Law, assessed the likelihood that Israel would continue its war against Hamas in light of pressure from within and without to accept a hostage deal. In December, he urged Israel\u2019s Supreme Court not to present its ruling on the controversial \u201creasonableness clause\u201d during wartime, arguing that it could jeopardize the unity of the nation.<\/p>\n Haaretz (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Walla! (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Battle

Battle Perspectives <\/h3>\n

Prof.\u00a0Jonathan Reinhold<\/strong>, chair of the Department of Political Studies, argued that Operation Swords of Iron is Israel\u2019s most perilous war since 1973, and also discussed the likely outcomes of an all-out war with Hezbollah. In the Hebrew press, he explained why Ireland refuses to condemn Hamas and that Americans view Israel\u2019s war as a battle for the values of a free society.<\/p>\n Fox News (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n The Japan Times (Japan) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Globes (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Yisrael Hayom (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Life

Life After Captivity <\/h3>\n

Prof. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach<\/strong>, lecturer in the Department of Psychology and head of the community services unit at NATAL-The Israel Trauma and Resiliency Centre, explained the long-term effects of captivity on children held hostage by Hamas. She also explained why Israeli civilians not directly affected by the atrocities of October 7th<\/sup> may still suffer from forms of PTSD, and the challenges faced by reservist soldiers attempting to readjust to civilian life.<\/p>\n The Jewish Chronicle (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n The Globe and Mail (UK) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Haaretz (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Tunnelling

Tunnelling Down <\/h3>\n

Prof. Joel Roskin<\/strong>, a geomorphologist and geologist in the Department of Environment, Planning and Sustainability, explained the construction and design of Hamas\u2019 underground tunnel network as well as possible IDF plans for its destruction.<\/p>

Prof. Eitan Shamir<\/strong>, director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA), outlined the military and physical difficulties involved in demolishing the Hamas tunnel network. He also discussed the state of Israel\u2019s war aims in light of mounting international criticism.<\/p>\n Forbes (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Reuters (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n USA Today <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n BBC News Mundo (Latin America) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Al Jazeera (Arabic-speaking countries) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Victim

Victim Advocacy <\/h3>\n

Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari<\/strong>, a researcher in the Faculty of Law and head of The Ruth and Emanuel Rackman Center, condemned the United Nations for downplaying and minimizing acts of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli women and men on October 7th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n Fox News (USA) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n The Daily Mail (UK) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Yisrael Hayom (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Calcalist (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n SWI (Arab-speaking countries) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Media

Media Manipulation <\/h3>\n

Dr. Barak Bouks<\/strong> of the School of Communication and the Department of Political Studies explained how Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad use media to glorify the atrocities of October 7th<\/sup>, and the meaning of the name Hamas chose for its attack (the \u201cAl-Aqsa Flood\u201d).<\/p>\n Maariv (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Understanding

Understanding the Enemy <\/h3>\n

Dr. Eyal Pinko<\/strong> of the Department of Political Studies and the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA) discussed, among other topics, the IDF\u2019s military strategy for isolating Gaza City at the start of Israel\u2019s war against Hamas; the difficulties involved in rescuing the hostages by military means; the methods Hamas employes in its psychological-terror campaign; and the likelihood of Hezbollah and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria joining the conflict.<\/p>\n The Wall Street Journal (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Forbes (Mexico) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Global China Daily (China) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Haaretz (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Globes (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Yisrael Hayom (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Message

Message and Meaning <\/h3>\n

Prof. Eytan Gilboa<\/strong>, a researcher in the School of Communication and founder of the Center for International Communication at Bar-Ilan, analyzed the reasons for both Pres. Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s messages to their respective publics, and Biden\u2019s likely response to the killing of American soldiers by Iranian proxies in Syria and Iraq. He also discussed the problems with the international media\u2019s coverage of the Al Ahli Hospital blast and the phenomenon of rising antisemitism on American college campuses.<\/p>\n The Washington Post (USA) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n J-Wire (Australia and New Zealand) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Maariv (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Walla! <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Huffington Post (Spanish-speaking countries) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Revealing

Revealing Data <\/h3>\n

A study by Dr. Gal Yavetz<\/strong> of the Department of Information Science showing that nearly 50 percent of Israeli Arabs have uploaded less content to social media since October 7th<\/sup> was cited in numerous international media outlets. He also analyzed data showing a trend toward less television viewing by Israelis in the second month of the war, explaining that it likely reflects a response to the anxiety caused by constant news consumption.<\/p>\n Panet (Arabic-speaking countries) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Walla! (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Globes (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Seeing

Seeing the Signs <\/h3>\n

Dr. Nesia Shemer<\/strong> of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies explained Israeli Hamas scholars\u2019 reaction to the surprise attack of October 7th<\/sup> and how Hamas ensures a pipeline of terrorists by educating Gazan children to hate Israelis and Jews.<\/p>\n Haaretz (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Yisrael Hayom (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n Panet (Arabic-speaking countries <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n\"Honest

Honest Reporting <\/h3>\n

Dr. Galit Benzur<\/strong> of the School of Communication discussed the effects of international news agencies\u2019 efforts to cut costs on the quality of reporting in conflict zones.<\/p>\n The Marker (Israel) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n WJR (US) <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=275"}],"version-history":[{"count":91,"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3134,"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275\/revisions\/3134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/presidentreport.biu.ac.il\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}