Israel’s global standing continues to sink

Israel’s global standing is continuing to deteriorate, a new report from Israeli top strategists admits.

The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) at Tel Aviv University stated in its 2016-2017 Strategic Survey that Israel’s image in Western countries continues to decline, adding the trend enhances the opportunities to engage in actions aimed at “depriving Israel of moral and political legitimacy and launch boycotts.”

The 275-page report, authored by a who’s who of figures from Israel’s political, intelligence and military establishment, was presented on Monday to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin by INSS director Amos Yadlin, a former air force general and head of Israeli military intelligence.

It notes in particular that “the international campaign to delegitimize Israel continues, as reflected in the BDS movement” that promotes boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel.

The report says that Israel’s “current right-wing government has contributed to this deterioration.”