Israeli writer and activist Hen Mazig has stated that Israel's international image is at its worst since the country's establishment in 1948. He expresses concern that the Israeli government and official bodies do not fully grasp the severity of the situation. In comments made to Yisrael Hayom, Mazig attributes the deterioration of Israel's global standing to influential figures like American right-wing activist Candace Owens and conservative journalist Tucker Carlson, who recently interviewed U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.

During this interview, Huckabee sparked widespread controversy by suggesting that it would be 'acceptable' for Israel to annex all Middle Eastern territories, referring to interpretations of the Bible held by the Christian nationalist movement in the United States. Mazig argues that such statements, alongside other global narratives, have significantly contributed to the international community's perception of Israel and may lead to further isolation.

Furthermore, Mazig warns that the repercussions of the October 7th events have exacerbated anti-Semitic sentiments across the globe. Having fought against delegitimizing Israel for over a decade, he highlights the correlation between these recent events and the rise of anti-Semitism, urging for a more nuanced approach within Israeli institutions to address these growing challenges in its international relations.