The more this Poland v Israel conflict goes on, the more I'm finding the most annoying and agitating part of it to be Jonny Daniels
Agreed. I might not agree with the Polish action/reaction, but at least it's been somewhat consistent - whereas Daniels is openly changing his tune according to the audience. Even while PiS supporters are demanding to know what he's doing here, the right wing media keeps pushing and pushing him. Meanwhile, he's telling that media what they want to hear, then he suddenly goes quiet and refuses to address the issue when the Israelis do something against Poland's interests.
Yet they do it and this is building his profile and making him a more and more significant figure in Poland. I just don't understand why.
I don't understand it at all. He's turning into a major figure (and as I found out, he's been working for LOT recently) - but what does he offer Poland? It's possible that he offers access to powerful American interests, but you'd think that Poland is big and powerful enough these days to deal directly with those interests.
Maybe none of the Jews who can speak Polish know (or are willing to follow) the correct party line
It's possible, but why would PiS embrace him while keeping Matthew Tyrmand at a distance, even though Tyrmand is almost constantly sucking up to the government and hasn't said anything contrary to their line, unlike Daniels?