to hasbara
- verb
- Jargon
- The organization trained its members to hasbara effectively during public debates.
Examples
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She often hasbara on social media to defend Israel's image during controversial discussions.
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Many students volunteered to hasbara at international conferences to explain Israel's position.
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She often hasbara on social media when controversial news about Israel is shared.
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Many activists hasbaraed in favor of Israel's actions.
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Israel hasbaraed its military actions during the conflict.
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Many students volunteered to hasbara at international conferences to promote Israel's policies.
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The organization trained its members to hasbara effectively in public forums about Israel.
Compounds
- Jargon
A public relations plan used to explain and defend Israel's government actions to people abroad
How Persuasive
- Literature
- Jargon
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hasbara comes from the Hebrew verb lehasbir 'to explain'. So to hasbara is to publicly explain or defend Israel's actions or image.