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I am a Zionist, an ardent supporter of Israel, its defender when I deem Israel to be right and its critic when I deem it to be wrong.

I'm not a single-issue person, but I spend so much time on Israel because it is so unfairly condemned around the world.

The Israeli public is frustrated with the way it is portrayed abroad.

I feel there's a lot of anti-Israel sentiment in the world and a lot of ignorance about what Israel is and does. But it's not for me to speak on Israel's behalf.

I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.

I can unite the people of Israel, so I won't speak about controversial issues, which divide the people.

To come and say about me that I'm destroying Israel, that I hate Israel, that's a bit insulting.

We are the greatest experts in the world in criticizing our country, but no one loves his country more than the Israelis. No one.

I'm just tired of people saying I'm a self-hating Jew because I'm critical of Israel or make fun of old Jewish ladies. I do not hate myself. And Jews who criticize Israel aren't necessarily mentally ill.

It's always convenient for certain people to heap accusations on Israel.