Psychological Warfare

Grieving and facing unbearable choices, we preserve our strength by striving for unity

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Sep

In this poignant piece, Sherri Mandell reflects on the deep sense of grief and complex decisions facing the Jewish community in the wake of the murder of six hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, by Hamas.

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There is no right or wrong opinion about the Israeli hostages.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 3 Sep

The complexities surrounding the negotiations for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas are explored in this piece, highlighting the varied perspectives within Israeli society and beyond.

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Hamas' psychological warfare knows no bounds.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Sep

The article delves into Hamas' strategy of psychological warfare against Israel, particularly highlighting their tactics surrounding hostages taken during the conflict.

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Today is my grandson Ariel’s fifth birthday – and he is still in captivity

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Aug

The author recounts the painful experience of her son, daughter-in-law, and grandsons being held captive by Hamas since October 7th.

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Israel’s assassinations will not defeat Hamas and Hezbollah, but they are an effective tool for weakening them

Jewish Chronicle · 2 Aug

The practice of assassinating key leaders of terror organizations, as recently seen in Israel's targeting of Hamas and Hezbollah figures, is acknowledged not as a decisive defeat tactic but as a tool for weakening these groups by causing psychological damage, disrupting leadership, and sowing fear and distrust.

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We're in a psychological war with 'the greatest propaganda machine in history' — will we survive it?

Dan Friedman in Forward · 20 Jun

In "Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind" by Annalee Newitz, the book explores how stories have been weaponized throughout history, particularly in the current era of social media and propaganda manipulation.

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Is Hamas Brilliant?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Apr

The episode delves into Hamas's strategic use of hostage videos to manipulate Israeli society and government, stirring a national debate on the balance between military action and humanitarian concerns.

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Tunnel walls close in for Hamas as the psychological war intensifies

Anshel Pfeffer in Jewish Chronicle · 15 Feb

Israel's intelligence agencies are sifting through massive amounts of data gathered from Gaza during recent operations, focusing on locating hostages held by Hamas.

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Kafka at the International Court of Justice

Ruth R. Wisse in Tablet · 26 Jan

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently hearing a case where South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in response to Hamas' genocidal attacks.

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Israeli military confirms hostage died in failed rescue attempt a month ago

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 3 Jan

The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed that Sahar Baruch, a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, died during a failed rescue attempt in early December.

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Hamas’s psychological warfare — with Haviv Rettig Gur

Call Me Back · 4 Dec 2023

In this episode, Haviv Rettig Gur and host Dan Senor discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, particularly examining the impact of Hamas's psychological warfare tactics on Israeli society.

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What Matters Now to Micah Goodman: Vow to stand with Israel when it fires back

What Matters Now · 11 Oct 2023

Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the complex geopolitical landscape of the current conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran, highlighting the need for global support for Israel during these times of crisis.

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You say propaganda, I say hasbara

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Oct 2015

Dr. Ron Schleifer discusses the concept of hasbara, a form of propaganda used in the Israeli-Arab conflict, in an interview with Gilad Halpern.

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