Israel has escalated its conflict with Lebanon, with thousands of Lebanese forced from their homes and over 600 killed in the past couple of weeks. The Israeli military has intensified its bombardments and is preparing for a potential land invasion. Alongside physical attacks, Israel is also using psychological pressure to terrorize people and create consent for war.
In response to the escalating situation, contributors including Habib Battah, Ori Goldberg, Zahera Harb, and Assal Rad have highlighted the tactics being used by Israel to push for all-out war on Lebanon. This includes a plan to ethnically cleanse North Gaza, known as “The Generals’ Plan,” which has garnered support from Israeli politicians.
The use of “Hasbara,” a strategy of explanation and persuasion used by the Zionist movement, is being employed to shape public opinion in support of Israel’s actions. This includes media-trained government spokespeople, PR campaigns promoting the Israeli army, and messaging on social media platforms. Online Zionist influencers like Hen Mazzig are working to defend Israel’s actions, despite criticism and challenges, particularly in light of the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
The situation in the region remains tense, with fears of a wider conflict looming. As Israel continues to push for war, voices from various perspectives are coming together to shed light on the tactics being used to justify and escalate the violence in Lebanon and beyond.
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