Israel Project

Israel Project

The Israel Project (TIP) is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that gets facts about Israel and the Middle East to press, public officials and the public.” The Israel Project is not affiliated with any government. TIP has offices in the USA and Israel, and "works tirelessly to help protect Israel by improving Israel's image". In their online mission statement they describe themselves as saying "Our team of trusted Middle East multi-lingual experts and former reporters provides journalists and leaders with fact sheets, backgrounders and sources. TIP regularly hosts press briefings featuring leading Israeli spokespeople and analysts that give journalists an opportunity to get information and answers to their questions face-to-face.” "It has an active peace program that reaches out to Arabs in Arabic. TIP's website states “The Israel Project’s (TIP) Arabic Media Program works to open hearts and minds in the Arab world toward peace with Israel -- and a better future for both sides. The program provides journalists in the Arab world with the facts and sources they need to enable hundreds of millions of their readers and viewers to hear and see the real Israel – a democracy defending itself from terror, but working for peace. “

TIP was also the first Jewish or pro-Israel group to host Palestinian President Fayyad in the United States. Their team regularly meets with Arab leaders and activists to try to encourage negotiations for peace and a better future for both sides.


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