psychological warfare

Israelis targeted by fake calls of hostage cries, explosions

Disturbing anonymous calls playing hostage recordings and explosion sounds under investigation by Israel’s Cyber Directorate, authorities urge public to hang up, block suspicious numbers.

Psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin

The video is Hamas' second of Maxim Herkin, after the terror group publicized a video him Herkin and Bar Kupershtein last month.

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Understanding psyops

Hamas tailors messages to pressure Israel’s government while stoking public fear, often amplifying protests or hostage videos to deepen divisions and emotional reactions.

These hostage videos are not a message — they’re manipulation

Hamas' hostage videos are part of its strategy to shake the foundations of Israeli unity, ignite division, and stir unrest. If they did not serve Hamas’ goals, the videos would never have been released. Op-ed.

For the third time:

Hamas publishes additional video of hostage Elkana Bohbot

Hamas publishes third sign of life on one month from hostage Elkana Bohbot.

Sign of life from Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein

Hamas releases first sign of life from hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein, who were kidnapped from the October 7 massacre.

Hamas publishes additional video of hostage Elkana Bohbot

Hamas publishes additional sign of life from hostage Elkana Bohbot, who has been in captivity for 540 days.

PMO:

'Hamas offer to release 5 hostages just psychological warfare'

Prime Minister's Office accuses Hamas of continuing its refusal of the outline and is not making progress in talks despite claim it will release the 5 American hostages.

Israel’s psychological warfare attack, excellent start!

The killers that Israel released from her prisons on Saturday emerged each wearing a prison-issue T-shirt bearing a blue Star of David over the words, in Arabic, “We will not forget or forgive.” Brilliant move! Opinion.

Psychological Terrorism:

Hamas displays photos of hostages captioned 'Time's running out'

On the stage of the hostage release rally were placards with messages against Trump's Gaza plan and an hourglass 'dedicated' to the Tzangauker family.

Hamas publishes footage which seems to show murdered hostage

'We are examining the information, and at this stage, we cannot confirm or refute it,' IDF spokesman says.

When Cyber Warfare met Psychological Warfare

Hezbollah, unable to defend itself against Israel’s digital supremacy, adopted the wide spread use of beepers to coordinate and time the launches of missiles and drones into Israel. It is now reeling from the result. Op-ed.

ANALYSIS:

Hamas’ Psychological Warfare

How Hamas actions and its Hostage videos aim to undermine Israeli society.