UNHERALDED IN HAITI World Largely Ignores Israel’s Earthquake Relief
Israel’s political track record on the world stage usually involves some kind of defense, twice over. First, it must defend itself against Arab aggression—perhaps some unprovoked missile attack or terrorist attempt. Then, it must defend itself against the international community’s criticism for its retaliation.
So, when Israel’s recent humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake have gone largely unreported among the global media, many familiar with this constant double-standard have not been surprised.
Among them is Avi Lipkin, a former member of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and a former translator inside the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
In reality, Israel has been a leading first responder in Haiti, setting up that country’s only operating field hospital, which is considered the “Rolls Royce” of medicine in that region right now and is treating roughly 500 patients a day. In addition, Israel has also deployed a fully staffed search-and-rescue team.
With his experience in the IDF—Israel’s army contingent conducting the rescue efforts in Haiti—Lipkin is uniquely qualified to provide a genuine assessment of Israel’s impact on the situation, and can comment on the IDF’s truly distinctive expertise.
“It’s a sad truth, but a fortunate one in this case,” says Lipkin. “Because of the history of bombings that Israel has had to endure over so many years, the IDF is, quite likely, the most experienced unit on the ground in Haiti following this remarkable destruction . . . from finding survivors to treating such a high volume of injuries.”
To get both an IDF and a political perspective on Israel’s role in Haiti—and the lack of international recognition for it—call Special Guests today to schedule an interview with Avi Lipkin. His view is always enlightening and informative.
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ABOUT YOUR GUEST, AVI LIPKIN:
AVI LIPKIN is an author, speaker and cofounder of Israel Today Magazine, who has served 30 years in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Reserves, 16 years in the IDF Artillery Reserves and 14 years as an IDF spokesman.
Avi served two years as senior editor and translator in the Israeli Prime Minister’s office.
Since leaving that office, Avi has had the opportunity to be a guest on many popular US talk shows including Sean Hannity and Fox & Friends.
Avi has also been a popular guest on international programs including Israel National TV Channel 1 in Hebrew in response to Pope Benedict XVI's remarks Islam, on Revelation TV in London, and on Vision Norge Norwegian Television.
Avi has been a keynote speaker in hundreds of churches and synagogues across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, The UK, Switzerland, France, Greece, Norway, Finland, Russia, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Israel.
Mr. Lipkin speaks six languages and has received his B. A. from Hebrew University, 1973, majoring in Sovietology/Russian Studies and East European Studies. Between 1991-1994 Avi studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary for three years in the framework of the MA program.
Avi is well versed in the centuries of Islamic wars. Avi was born in the U.S. but immigrated (made Aliyah) to Israel in 1968.
Avi has written several books under the pen name Victor Mordecai, including “Is Fanatic Islam a Global Threat?" which in 1997 predicted 9/11-type attacks by Islamic terrorists against the United States.