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In a new attempt to seek ‘normalization' with the Arab populations in the region, a number of "Israeli" organizations are actively working to "deliver funds and distribute aid" to Syrian refugees in al-Zaatari Camp in Jordan (with over 100,000 refugees) through the "IsraAid" campaign.
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According to the Times of "Israel" newspaper, there has been an "'Israeli'-Jordanian partnership" as a result of this initiative, whereby the Jordanian NGO director of the "IsraAid," who preferred to stay anonymous, says that the refugees "will likely never return to Syria."
Through its attempt to provide a positive image of itself by showing that its aim is to solely provide "humanitarian aid" to Syrian refugees, the "IsraAid" campaign has sought the process of ‘normalization' under the cover of "aid."
The "IsraAid" group has begun its ‘normalization' process by sending "humanitarian aid" to the Syrian refugees living in al-Zaatari camp, which comes in the form of bags with dry goods, hygiene products, and baby supplies.
Additionally, the group has begun a "trauma-treatment program" that takes place every two weeks in order to help in trauma counseling. The program is said to soon include the creation of an emergency hotline for the refugees to call at when "it gets too much to bear," as the newspaper wrote.
Moreover, the group is also seeking to target children in their hopes to build a playground for the Syrian children, and employment programs for women as well.
Furthermore, members of the group hand out readings, worksheets, as well as cards written in both the Arabic and Hebrew languages to the refugees, in an attempt to arouse the feelings of empathy and close connection between them.
The "Israeli" newspaper refers to the friendly relationship that has been established between the "IsraAid" group and the Jordanian NGO director in terms of greeting the "Israelis" with "a hug and a tray of steaming coffees." The NGO director further refers to them as his "family," and says that he soon wants to visit them in Tel Aviv. The "Isreali" group also stays overnight during long visits as "guests" in his home, the newspaper adds.
As for Shachar Zahavi, the founding director of "IsraAid," he says that unlike the Jordanians who hide their identity while working with the organization, he does not want to hide because there is an "international aid system" in place:
"I don't want to hide. What's the point of hiding? No other ‘Israeli' organization actually says they're working in Jordan to help Syrians. There's a security issue and that's the main stress of it all, for sure. But I think it's important that we're part of the international aid system."
Hence, the "IsraAid" campaign is currently working under the title of "aid" as part of a bigger scheme to seek ‘normalization' with Arabs on the longer term, in order to influence their judgments, views, and principles regarding the issue with the occupying "Israeli" entity in the Middle East. Through its efforts and campaigns, it largely aims to influence public opinion and present "Israel" as a "humanely" and "legitimate" entity to the rest of the world.
Source: "Israeli" Websites, edited by website team
In a new attempt to seek ‘normalization' with the Arab populations in the region, a number of "Israeli" organizations are actively working to "deliver funds and distribute aid" to Syrian refugees in al-Zaatari Camp in Jordan (with over 100,000 refugees) through the "IsraAid" campaign.
According to the Times of "Israel" newspaper, there has been an "'Israeli'-Jordanian partnership" as a result of this initiative, whereby the Jordanian NGO director of the "IsraAid," who preferred to stay anonymous, says that the refugees "will likely never return to Syria."
Through its attempt to provide a positive image of itself by showing that its aim is to solely provide "humanitarian aid" to Syrian refugees, the "IsraAid" campaign has sought the process of ‘normalization' under the cover of "aid."
The "IsraAid" group has begun its ‘normalization' process by sending "humanitarian aid" to the Syrian refugees living in al-Zaatari camp, which comes in the form of bags with dry goods, hygiene products, and baby supplies.
Additionally, the group has begun a "trauma-treatment program" that takes place every two weeks in order to help in trauma counseling. The program is said to soon include the creation of an emergency hotline for the refugees to call at when "it gets too much to bear," as the newspaper wrote.
Moreover, the group is also seeking to target children in their hopes to build a playground for the Syrian children, and employment programs for women as well.
Furthermore, members of the group hand out readings, worksheets, as well as cards written in both the Arabic and Hebrew languages to the refugees, in an attempt to arouse the feelings of empathy and close connection between them.
The "Israeli" newspaper refers to the friendly relationship that has been established between the "IsraAid" group and the Jordanian NGO director in terms of greeting the "Israelis" with "a hug and a tray of steaming coffees." The NGO director further refers to them as his "family," and says that he soon wants to visit them in Tel Aviv. The "Isreali" group also stays overnight during long visits as "guests" in his home, the newspaper adds.
As for Shachar Zahavi, the founding director of "IsraAid," he says that unlike the Jordanians who hide their identity while working with the organization, he does not want to hide because there is an "international aid system" in place:
"I don't want to hide. What's the point of hiding? No other ‘Israeli' organization actually says they're working in Jordan to help Syrians. There's a security issue and that's the main stress of it all, for sure. But I think it's important that we're part of the international aid system."
Hence, the "IsraAid" campaign is currently working under the title of "aid" as part of a bigger scheme to seek ‘normalization' with Arabs on the longer term, in order to influence their judgments, views, and principles regarding the issue with the occupying "Israeli" entity in the Middle East. Through its efforts and campaigns, it largely aims to influence public opinion and present "Israel" as a "humanely" and "legitimate" entity to the rest of the world.
Source: "Israeli" Websites, edited by website team