Israel's Gaza assault is a big marketing campaign for its weapons manufacturers

[newflesh]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population

Israeli weapons companies are making a killing off the ongoing assault on Gaza, which has caused over 1,900 Palestinian casualties, most of them civilians. Israel’s arms companies are set to increase their sales abroad and to the Israeli military because their weapons were “successful” in Gaza—a “success” that has come at the cost of thousands of Palestinian lives.

Israeli companies are effectively getting global marketing when Palestinians are getting shot at and bombed. In a recent article,  Haaretz reporter Shuki Sadeh quoted Barbara Opall-Rome, Israel-based correspondent for the American magazine Defense News, as saying that “for the defense industries this campaign is like drinking a very strong energy drink — it simply gives them tremendous forward momentum. Combat is like the highest seal of approval when it comes to the international markets. What has proven itself in battle is much easier to sell.”

This comes as no surprise in a country whose defense industry employs tens of thousands of people and markets itself as a tech “startup nation” — including military technology. Israel is among the world’s leading arms exporters, selling drones, missiles, mortars, and warships to many different nations. Countries that use Israeli-made military equipment include Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Uganda and many others.

While the U.S. is the top exporter of arms in terms of pure numbers, Israel is the world’s top exporter per capita. And they work hand in hand. As Israeli economist Shir Hever, who studies the Israeli arms industry, explained to the Real News Network on July 30, Israeli arms companies “have learned to work in symbiosis with the U.S. arms industry so that they develop their technologies together in order to provide components which are produced in Israel and work with U.S.-manufactured weapons.”

Hever also explained that “every two years or so, the Israeli military attacks Gaza, attacks the Gaza Strip, and causes a lot of destruction. But right after each one of those attacks, there is a trade show in which Israeli weapon companies show their wares, show their technologies, and boast that these are the very technologies that have been used just now against Palestinians in Gaza.”

One of those companies is Meprolight, which makes equipment for sniper rifles and for night-fighting. In the past month, the most intensive fighting in Gaza has taken place at night, with Israeli artillery and fighter jets pounding the coastal strip, leaving Palestinians to wake up to devastated neighborhoods.

“After every campaign of the kind that is now taking place in Gaza, we see an increase in the number of customers from abroad,”  Meprolight chief Eli Gold told Haaretz. “Of course, we [are] marketing abroad aggressively, but IDF operations definitely affect marketing activity.”

Meprolight is hardly the only company that expects a windfall from Israel’s killing spree in Gaza. There’s Israeli Military Industries, the largely state-owned company that has been churning out bullets and shells for the military. And the Israeli weapons companies behind the much-lauded Iron Dome system are also marketing their reported success to other countries.

Iron Dome is the name given to Israel’s anti-missile system, which shoots down the crude rockets shot at Israel by Palestinian fighters with another missile that knocks the rocket out of the sky. (The actual success of Iron Dome is disputed. While Israel says 90% of Palestinian-fired rockets have been shot down, MIT expert Theodore Postol says there is no evidence to support that claim.)

Iron Dome is manufactured by Rafael Defense Systems, an Israeli company, which in turn is assisted by Israeli and U.S. contractors. In the wake of its Israeli government-claimed success, the government of South Korea is reportedly looking into buying the anti-missile systems. South Korea has been locked into a low-boil conflict with its neighbor, North Korea, for the past six decades. “[South Korea] is very worried not only about rockets, but other things as well....You can certainly include them in the club of interested countries,” Rafael’s CEO told Israel’s Army Radio.

Yet another company that has seen its fortunes rise is Elbit, an Israeli company that makes surveillance systems used for Israel’s West Bank separation barrier and Israeli drones that fire missiles.

In late July, Bloomberg News reported that the company’s stock gained because of speculation that the Israeli government would order more of its technology. “U.S.-traded shares of the Haifa, Israel-based company have advanced 6.1 percent to $63.01 since fighting intensified,” Bloomberg reported. “Elbit, which received about a quarter of revenue from its home country last year, may benefit as the Israel Defense Forces reevaluate security needs after the current conflict, according to Bank Leumi Le-Israel.”

http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

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[kuroman]

There are more reliable sources about, and it is quite obvious and common practice, weapon manufacturers and arms sellers will always lobby for war, and Gaza events is a gold mine to local weapons manufacturers and other Israeli suppliers such as the US

[Spendulus]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population
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http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

This is some sick, twisted thinking, dude.

Let's step through it.

1. Gaza unguided rockets are shot into Israeli cities
2. Israeli develops a defensive system, Iron Dome against terrorist rockets
3.  Iron Dome defensive systems works reasonably well
4.  Israeli Iron Dome mft. markets system to other countries

All looks pretty straightforward to me.  You are reversing cause and effect to make a propaganda point.

[MajidBC]

There are more reliable sources about, and it is quite obvious and common practice, weapon manufacturers and arms sellers will always lobby for war, and Gaza events is a gold mine to local weapons manufacturers and other Israeli suppliers such as the US

Definitely agree with you. Can someone mention any time that there isn't any war at that time?

[kuroman]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population
....
http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

This is some sick, twisted thinking, dude.

Let's step through it.

1. Gaza unguided rockets are shot into Israeli cities
2. Israeli develops a defensive system, Iron Dome against terrorist rockets
3.  Iron Dome defensive systems works reasonably well
4.  Israeli Iron Dome mft. markets system to other countries

All looks pretty straightforward to me.  You are reversing cause and effect to make a propaganda point.

Iron Dome is American not Israeli and it ammo are made and delivered by the US not to mention that is fully paid and sponsored by dem US taxpayers. and his point is not a propaganda as obviously he is not talking about iron dome but all the weapons used in the offense against Gaza which was initiated by Israel under false accusations
I'm not going to mention all the details, but lets just resume at that it is palestine that is under Israeli occupation and not the other way around...

[koshgel]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population
....
http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

This is some sick, twisted thinking, dude.

Let's step through it.

1. Gaza unguided rockets are shot into Israeli cities
2. Israeli develops a defensive system, Iron Dome against terrorist rockets
3.  Iron Dome defensive systems works reasonably well
4.  Israeli Iron Dome mft. markets system to other countries

All looks pretty straightforward to me.  You are reversing cause and effect to make a propaganda point.

You seem pretty confused.

That's all American paid

[H22o]

I really would disagree about this. This conflict involves real people dying. Most weapons manufacturers also do extensive testing to use as selling points.

[freedomno1]

There are more reliable sources about, and it is quite obvious and common practice, weapon manufacturers and arms sellers will always lobby for war, and Gaza events is a gold mine to local weapons manufacturers and other Israeli suppliers such as the US

Indeed where there is war there is profit for those that sell the weapons.

The tradition of arms dealing is one that has a long history on top of that Israel is also barring groups such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch from sending observers to the Gaza Strip.

@ Spendulus true enough but there is always more to these type of stories

Israel has been preventing Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch workers from entering Gaza to investigate allegations of war crimes and human rights violations, claims a media report backed by group members’ statements.

Both human rights organizations have been unsuccessfully trying to get permission from the regional Civil Administration to enter Gaza since July 7, Israeli outlet Haaretz reports.

While both HRW and Amnesty International have been actively trying to obtain permission from Israel to enter the Gaza Strip, their requests have been turned down on seemingly bureaucratic grounds.

Amnesty was told that it could not be registered with the Israeli Foreign Ministry, and the Social Affairs Ministry stated that the group does not qualify under the aid or humanitarian organizations category, according to Amnesty International’s Executive Director in Israel Yonatan Gher.

Reportedly, only UN agencies are included in the list, which is approved by Israeli authorities.

So basically make the rules ridiculous so that the full story cannot be told.

http://rt.com/news/181184-israel-hrw-amnesty-barred/

[farfiman]

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Iron Dome is American not Israeli and it ammo are made and delivered by the US not to mention that is fully paid and sponsored by dem US taxpayers. and his point is not a propaganda as obviously he is not talking about iron dome but all the weapons used in the offense against Gaza which was initiated by Israel under false accusations
I'm not going to mention all the details, but lets just resume at that it is palestine that is under Israeli occupation and not the other way around...

It might be paid for by the US, but it is Israeli technology and manufacture.

[DodoB]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population
....
http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

This is some sick, twisted thinking, dude.

Let's step through it.

1. Gaza unguided rockets are shot into Israeli cities
2. Israeli develops a defensive system, Iron Dome against terrorist rockets
3.  Iron Dome defensive systems works reasonably well
4.  Israeli Iron Dome mft. markets system to other countries

All looks pretty straightforward to me.  You are reversing cause and effect to make a propaganda point.

You seem pretty confused.

That's all American paid

Not all. only a small part is paid by America.

[kuroman]

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Iron Dome is American not Israeli and it ammo are made and delivered by the US not to mention that is fully paid and sponsored by dem US taxpayers. and his point is not a propaganda as obviously he is not talking about iron dome but all the weapons used in the offense against Gaza which was initiated by Israel under false accusations
I'm not going to mention all the details, but lets just resume at that it is palestine that is under Israeli occupation and not the other way around...

It might be paid for by the US, but it is Israeli technology and manufacture.

Nope it isn't, it is mainly US technology (long range, against balestic missiles ...ect) euh Patriot anyone?  but adapted by the Israelis to the context which is Hamas artisanal rockets and shells which are short range. It is a pretty straight forward system using an AESA radar made and a guided missile system (3 components)

And yes it is manufactured in Israel, the radar system is made by Israel Aerospace, and the Missile system is made by Rafael

[farfiman]

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Iron Dome is American not Israeli and it ammo are made and delivered by the US not to mention that is fully paid and sponsored by dem US taxpayers. and his point is not a propaganda as obviously he is not talking about iron dome but all the weapons used in the offense against Gaza which was initiated by Israel under false accusations
I'm not going to mention all the details, but lets just resume at that it is palestine that is under Israeli occupation and not the other way around...

It might be paid for by the US, but it is Israeli technology and manufacture.

Nope it isn't, it is mainly US technology (long range, against balestic missiles ...ect) euh Patriot anyone?  but adapted by the Israelis to the context which is Hamas artisanal rockets and shells which are short range. It is a pretty straight forward system using an AESA radar made and a guided missile system (3 components)

And yes it is manufactured in Israel, the radar system is made by Israel Aerospace, and the Missile system is made by Rafael

Patriot? There isn't much connection between the systems besides they both knock down missiles.  

patriot- a few million dollars a piece      tamir- 50,000$

The differences in size and weight is enormous.     The Launching system is unique in calculating if it is "worthwhile" to shoot a missile.

And besides- the patriots missile are not really that good-  sometimes they make more damage than anything else.

[MichaelBliss]

The OP is sick, but apparently true.  Hollywood plays a role in dehumanizing the arabs so that people allow it to happen.  Same old story I'm afraid.   Of course, if they were on Bitcoin (or anything finite) instead of the dollar, USA couldn't afford to subsidize Israel like they do.

[DhaniBoy]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population
....
http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

This is some sick, twisted thinking, dude.

Let's step through it.

1. Gaza unguided rockets are shot into Israeli cities
2. Israeli develops a defensive system, Iron Dome against terrorist rockets
3.  Iron Dome defensive systems works reasonably well
4.  Israeli Iron Dome mft. markets system to other countries

All looks pretty straightforward to me.  You are reversing cause and effect to make a propaganda point.

I am agree with this statement, the real terrorist is israel, i think israel has been taken the land of palestinian and israel become an invader to palestina, big marketing campaign for its weapons manufacturers is true, it's become like a big war screen that showing war technology killing innocent palestinian people ...
hopefully this war is ended ...

[farfiman]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population
....
http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

This is some sick, twisted thinking, dude.

Let's step through it.

1. Gaza unguided rockets are shot into Israeli cities
2. Israeli develops a defensive system, Iron Dome against terrorist rockets
3.  Iron Dome defensive systems works reasonably well
4.  Israeli Iron Dome mft. markets system to other countries

All looks pretty straightforward to me.  You are reversing cause and effect to make a propaganda point.

I am agree with this statement, the real terrorist is israel, i think israel has been taken the land of palestinian and israel become an invader to palestina, big marketing campaign for its weapons manufacturers is true, it's become like a big war screen that showing war technology killing innocent palestinian people ...
hopefully this war is ended ...

As of yet there isn't much of a market for the iron dome system.This is good only for short range missiles. There is not many places in the world that can use this.  No reasonable country would allow rockets to be rained on their cities. After a few rockets- they would go full attack and end it.  It's just Israel that is willing to suffer this for so many years.

[johny08]

In the 21st century all should already know, that historicaly weapons were used to make  long periods of peace. so think over your BS conclusions.

The only problems are weapons of sick people or groups. Then you need strong weapons to kill this sick people. Therefor Iran is giving weapons to the Hamas. And in 2 centuries the two religions are death and we all use bitcoins.

[newflesh]

Pummeling Gaza is a sick form of 'product demonstration' for Israel on a civilian population
....
http://www.alternet.org/world/how-israels-assault-gaza-one-big-marketing-campaign-its-weapons-manufacturers

This is some sick, twisted thinking, dude.

Let's step through it.

1. Gaza unguided rockets are shot into Israeli cities
2. Israeli develops a defensive system, Iron Dome against terrorist rockets
3.  Iron Dome defensive systems works reasonably well
4.  Israeli Iron Dome mft. markets system to other countries

All looks pretty straightforward to me.  You are reversing cause and effect to make a propaganda point.

Yeah I quoted that from the sub heading of the article I linked, personally I would have worded it a bit better but still agree with it overall. Israel has tested all sorts of weaponary on the Palestinians over the years.

[kuroman]

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Iron Dome is American not Israeli and it ammo are made and delivered by the US not to mention that is fully paid and sponsored by dem US taxpayers. and his point is not a propaganda as obviously he is not talking about iron dome but all the weapons used in the offense against Gaza which was initiated by Israel under false accusations
I'm not going to mention all the details, but lets just resume at that it is palestine that is under Israeli occupation and not the other way around...

It might be paid for by the US, but it is Israeli technology and manufacture.

Nope it isn't, it is mainly US technology (long range, against balestic missiles ...ect) euh Patriot anyone?  but adapted by the Israelis to the context which is Hamas artisanal rockets and shells which are short range. It is a pretty straight forward system using an AESA radar made and a guided missile system (3 components)

And yes it is manufactured in Israel, the radar system is made by Israel Aerospace, and the Missile system is made by Rafael

Patriot? There isn't much connection between the systems besides they both knock down missiles.  

patriot- a few million dollars a piece      tamir- 50,000$

The differences in size and weight is enormous.     The Launching system is unique in calculating if it is "worthwhile" to shoot a missile.

And besides- the patriots missile are not really that good-  sometimes they make more damage than anything else.

You apparently didn't read most of my comment, Obviously they are not the same products, and I stated so in my comment the Patriot is long range and targeted against ICBMs and the Iron Dome is targeted against short range and small targets where the inspiration comes from, is from a function stands point, tracking and shooting technology.... My comment was clear, the technology is adpated to targets, and Iron dome is more or less a downsized miniature version of Patriot adapted to Israel needs.

[farfiman]

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Iron Dome is American not Israeli and it ammo are made and delivered by the US not to mention that is fully paid and sponsored by dem US taxpayers. and his point is not a propaganda as obviously he is not talking about iron dome but all the weapons used in the offense against Gaza which was initiated by Israel under false accusations
I'm not going to mention all the details, but lets just resume at that it is palestine that is under Israeli occupation and not the other way around...

It might be paid for by the US, but it is Israeli technology and manufacture.

Nope it isn't, it is mainly US technology (long range, against balestic missiles ...ect) euh Patriot anyone?  but adapted by the Israelis to the context which is Hamas artisanal rockets and shells which are short range. It is a pretty straight forward system using an AESA radar made and a guided missile system (3 components)

And yes it is manufactured in Israel, the radar system is made by Israel Aerospace, and the Missile system is made by Rafael

Patriot? There isn't much connection between the systems besides they both knock down missiles.  

patriot- a few million dollars a piece      tamir- 50,000$

The differences in size and weight is enormous.     The Launching system is unique in calculating if it is "worthwhile" to shoot a missile.

And besides- the patriots missile are not really that good-  sometimes they make more damage than anything else.

You apparently didn't read most of my comment, Obviously they are not the same products, and I stated so in my comment the Patriot is long range and targeted against ICBMs and the Iron Dome is targeted against short range and small targets where the inspiration comes from, is from a function stands point, tracking and shooting technology.... My comment was clear, the technology is adpated to targets, and Iron dome is more or less a downsized miniature version of Patriot adapted to Israel needs.

I did read everything.  Saying that they are the same technology is like saying that an Uzi is the same as a m-16- they both shoot bullets. Also a Pentium CPU is the same as a xeon cpu and A CRT TV is the same as a led TV.   Of course they do the same thing but it is completely different development based on an accumulation of knowledge ( like in any technological advancement).