Defending Ron Dermer and criticizing Danny Kushmaro on Ulpan Shishi

For two weeks now on Ulpan Shishi, the broadcast has opened with the number zero beside Ron Dermer.

Zero.

Zero.

In other words, they're saying he's a zero.

And this time too, it's a way to undermine the legitimacy of Israel's government,

which is forced to manage security, diplomatic, and domestic fronts simultaneously.

Ron Dermer is the opposite of a zero.

He's the man for special missions,

who, behind the scenes, conducts the most critical talks for Israel's security.

He doesn't chase headlines or politics.

He looks out for Israel.

Dermer was Israel's ambassador to the United States for almost a decade,

one of the most influential diplomats we've known.

He stood at the heart of the diplomatic relationship with the Trump administration,

which led the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Jerusalem as a place.

the transfer of the embassy to Jerusalem, and the withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

He was a partner in the Abraham Accords, which changed the face of the Middle East,

and he is the one who, together with the government, brought the largest American security assistance package in history.

Today, alongside the prime minister, he holds the direct line to the White House,

And makes sure the world keeps pressuring Iran and advancing Israel's interests worldwide.

That's what Dermer does, with humility and modesty.

And now, a word to Kushmaro.

What have you done for the hostages?

Have you been in Cabinet deliberations?

Were you in the talks in Qatar?

Apart from false, weakening, and divisive monologues,

What have you done lately?

Dermer is a strategic anchor for the State of Israel,

And Kushmaro,

The difference between you and Dermer is simple.

His goal, together with the government,

is to lead Israel to victory,

to bring the hostages home through subjugation and strength,

and the collapse of Hamas.

And your goal, Kushmaro,

is ratings.

Even at the price of incitement and division.

Shut up.