Israel Looks to Gays to Improve Image
Ministry of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs encourages minorities, members of GLBT community to act as its unofficial envoys abroad
When it comes to stating its case internationally, Israel is tired of playing it straight: It is recruiting gays and lesbians as unofficial envoys.
In a bid to boost its international image, the country’s Ministry of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs has established a cadre of diverse volunteers who speak about Israel around the world.
Since most Knesset members and appointed officials lack the skill set for this gig, this might work. Couldn’t be any worse. An all volunteer Foreign Service.