Amplifying the image of “internal chaos” through attacks on media

What it claims

Iranian outlets present isolated incidents of vandalism as a sign of systemic collapse in Israeli society and uncontrolled violence. Damage to television station property is passed off as the beginning of a civil war to deepen the sense of insecurity among citizens.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Unknown individuals smashed the entrance to the Channel 12 headquarters for the second time this month, indicating rising internal rage.

  Al-Alam (Telegram), 28 Jul 2026

  t.me/alalamarabic/490423

• Israeli media centres are becoming targets for attacks by their own citizens as society is torn apart.

  Al-Alam (Telegram), 28 Jul 2026

  t.me/alalamarabic/490423

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Goal

To amplify the sense of internal instability in Israel and convince the audience that state institutions and the media are losing control of the situation.

Techniques used

• Exaggeration or MinimisationPresenting a repeated case of vandalism as a large-scale event indicating the collapse of law and order.
• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceUsing urgent alerts to create an atmosphere of danger and imminent chaos.

The real grievance it exploits

Real social tension and political polarisation in Israel, accompanied by protests and sharp debates regarding the role of the media in war coverage.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Pay attention to how Iranian networks use criminal incidents or petty vandalism to create the illusion of a “civil war” in Israel.

Sources (all time)

• Al-Alam (Telegram)Tier 142,880 subscribers
  1 post · 28 Jul 2026

  • 28 Jul · t.me/alalamarabic/490423