Israel is once again resorting to familiar tactics as it drums up support for a full-scale war on Lebanon.
Over the past few weeks, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanon-Israel border has escalated into a full-blown crisis. Israeli airstrikes have forced thousands of Lebanese people from their homes, resulting in over 600 deaths.
In addition to military actions and preparations for a ground invasion, Israel is also employing psychological tactics to instill fear and sway public opinion towards supporting the war.
Featured Contributors:
Habib Battah – Founder, Beirut Report
Ori Goldberg – Academic and political commentator
Zahera Harb – Senior lecturer in journalism, City University
Assal Rad – Author, State of Resistance
On our radar:
A disturbing proposal to expel residents from North Gaza has landed on Netanyahu’s desk. Tariq Nafi investigates the mastermind behind “The Generals’ Plan” and the widespread backing it has garnered within Israeli politics.
Online Zionist Influencers
“Hasbara,” meaning “explanation” or “persuasion” in Hebrew, has long been a key strategy of the Zionist movement. This includes government spokespeople delivering carefully crafted messages on TV, PR campaigns that portray the Israeli military as both ethical and trendy, and a concerted effort on social media.
Nicholas Muirhead explores the role of online hasbarists and how the atrocities in Gaza have made their job more challenging.
Featuring:Â
Hen Mazzig – Israeli author, commentator and influencer
Saree Makdisi – Professor of English and comparative literature, UCLA
Tamara Nassar – Associate editor, Electronic Intifada
Matt Lieb – Host, Bad Hasbara
