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How social networks are revolutionizing Israeli politics

Israeli political parties are losing substance and relevance while direct connections and communication between politicians and the public are growing stronger and more meaningful.
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On Aug. 20, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a personal message for his almost 2 million Facebook followers. The post quickly went viral.

“I’d like to share with you,” began the prime minister, who also serves as communications minister, “what seems to be a new phenomenon among some groups in the media. They are censoring criticism of them in the responses that are posted to their sites.” Netanyahu explained that the editorial board of Channel 2’s Friday night show "Ulpan Shishi" had cut part of his response to a critical report about the alleged growing involvement of his son Yair and his wife Sara in managing affairs of the state.

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