{"id":138824,"date":"2026-01-01T07:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T05:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerusalem-online.co.il\/?p=138824"},"modified":"2026-01-01T19:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T17:45:09","slug":"prime-minister-faces-journalists-inside-a-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerusalem-online.co.il\/en\/prime-minister-faces-journalists-inside-a-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Faces Journalists &#8211; Inside a Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem is marking its tenth anniversary with the launch of a new and unprecedented exhibition in Israel, placing visitors at the center of an unusual encounter: an interactive press conference with Israel\u2019s prime ministers of the past and present, recreated through advanced hologram technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the exhibit, titled \u201cThe Press Conference,\u201d appear lifelike holograms of David Ben-Gurion, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, Menachem Begin, Ariel Sharon, and Benjamin Netanyahu. During the experience, the prime ministers deliver statements and respond to questions from the audience using their original voices, creating an immersive encounter that blends history, technology, and public discourse in a way not previously seen in Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Daniel Voiczek, Chief Executive Officer of the Friends of Zion Museum<\/em>, said: \u201cThis new exhibit, launched as part of the museum\u2019s tenth anniversary, is unique and the first of its kind in Israel. It is suitable for students of all ages, soldiers, families, and anyone who feels a connection to values, history, and the Israeli spirit.\u201d He added: \u201cI invite residents from across the country, as well as the many tourists visiting Israel, to come to the museum, experience the new exhibit, and become part of our story.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the Press Conference Exhibit Fit Into the Museum Experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Press Conference exhibit is the latest addition to the museum\u2019s immersive tour, which includes seven additional multimedia installations telling the stories of non-Jewish supporters of Zionism and the establishment of the State of Israel. These narratives trace a long arc of commitment and action, from biblical promises through key historical periods to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the exhibits are \u201cThe Promised Land,\u201d which uses advanced technology to take visitors back in time through historical maps, \u201cThe Founders,\u201d focusing on Christian Zionist visionaries, and \u201cLights in the Darkness,\u201d which tells the stories of Righteous Among the Nations who risked their lives to save Jews during history\u2019s darkest chapters. The tour culminates with the visual finale \u201cThe Story of the Promise,\u201d connecting biblical figures with modern-era heroes who believed in those ancient commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Nachalat Shiva neighborhood in Jerusalem, the Friends of Zion Museum is a historical and experiential center that combines sound, visual effects, and cutting-edge multimedia technology to illuminate the stories of non-Jewish figures who acted to support the Jewish people and the founding of the State of Israel. 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