Israel's Foreign Affairs Ministry initiated a program to train high school students in online public diplomacy to counteract the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement's social media efforts. The program, disguised as an academic initiative, is criticized as a desperate attempt to improve Israel's global image amidst growing awareness of human rights violations. Experts and journalists argue that hasbara, Israel's policy of justifying its actions to the world, has been ineffective in changing the narrative or improving Israel's standing, as public opinion and support for BDS continue to grow.

The article explores the transformation of Beitar Jerusalem, a soccer club historically associated with anti-Arab sentiments and right-wing politics, in light of a new partnership with Emirati businessman Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. This partnership, a result of the Abraham Accords, aims to challenge the club's racist traditions and promote Israel-Arab normalization. The narrative follows Omer Himi, a former racist fan turned advocate for change, and highlights the broader struggle within Israeli soccer to combat racism. Despite resistance from hard-line fans, there is a growing movement among Beitar supporters to embrace inclusivity and reject bigotry.

The newsletter covers a range of topics including American Jewish fear, declining Arab American support for President Joe Biden, the Financial Times' call for a ceasefire, mass deportation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, and the aftermath of Poland's recent elections. It also delves into the Soviet dissident movement, Holocaust memory, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The author reflects on the importance of dissent and highlights various perspectives on current events, particularly those affecting Jewish communities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure may be ending as a diverse coalition of parties, led by centrist Yair Lapid and ultranationalist Naftali Bennett, has formed to oust him. The coalition, which includes the first Arab-Israeli party in a governing coalition, must survive a Knesset vote expected next week. The coalition is fragile, with parties holding opposing views on Palestinian relations and settlements. Netanyahu, facing corruption charges, is expected to fight the coalition's formation. The inclusion of the Arab party is seen as a historic milestone by some, while others express security concerns. The coalition's success is uncertain, with many Israelis feeling indifferent to the political changes.