Framing terrorist structures as “unbreakable” following the elimination of their leadership

What it claims

Iran-linked outlets present the appointment of new Hamas leaders as proof that Israeli targeted assassination operations are futile. The campaign aims to convince the Israeli public that the “axis of resistance” is only growing stronger and that the loss of leadership does not degrade the groups' operational capabilities.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• New Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya declares that the killings of commanders will not intimidate the movement but only confirm the justice of their cause.

  Press TV Hebrew (Telegram), 21 Jul 2026

  t.me/PresstvHebrew/3543

• Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem congratulates the new Hamas leadership, emphasising the unity of the “axis of resistance” and Israel's inevitable defeat.

  Press TV Hebrew (Telegram), 21 Jul 2026

  t.me/PresstvHebrew/3536

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Goal

To sow despair among Israelis regarding the effectiveness of IDF actions and create the illusion of an endless war that cannot be won by decapitating enemy leadership.

Techniques used

• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceUsing rhetoric about the “unquenchable flame of resistance” that cannot be extinguished by killing leaders.
• Loaded LanguageUsing terms like “martyrdom” and “unwavering determination” to heroise terrorists in the eyes of the audience.

The real grievance it exploits

Exploiting the anxiety of Israeli society over the protracted nature of the war and the fear that military successes do not lead to final victory or lasting security.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Iranian networks use every new Hamas appointment to create an illusion of stability, attempting to hide the deep degradation of the terrorists' command structure following precision IDF strikes.

Sources (all time)

• Press TV Hebrew (Telegram)Tier 1376 subscribers
  2 posts · 21 Jul 2026

  • 21 Jul · t.me/PresstvHebrew/3543
  • 21 Jul · t.me/PresstvHebrew/3536
• Press TV (Telegram)Tier 193,510 subscribers
  7 posts · 21 Jul 2026

  • 21 Jul · t.me/presstv/199746
  • 21 Jul · t.me/presstv/199744
  • 21 Jul · t.me/presstv/199731
  • 21 Jul · t.me/presstv/199716
  • 21 Jul · t.me/presstv/199714
  • 21 Jul · t.me/presstv/199710
  • 21 Jul · t.me/presstv/199670