Attributing “Greater Israel” expansionist plans to justify regional aggression

What it claims

Israeli security policy is cast as the implementation of a secret “Greater Israel” project, framed as the true cause of all Middle Eastern conflicts. This manipulation shifts responsibility for regional instability from pro-Iranian groups to Israel, portraying the IDF as an expansionist force.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Israel seeks to expand its influence in West Asia by pursuing a “Greater Israel” agenda and disregarding UN resolutions.

  Press TV (Telegram), 16 Jul 2026

  t.me/presstv/199010

• The “Greater Israel” project is behind all regional wars and plans to reshape the Middle East.

  Press TV (Telegram), 16 Jul 2026

  t.me/presstv/199034

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Goal

To convince Israelis, especially Arab citizens and left-wing circles, that the war is not defensive but serves messianic expansionist goals, thereby undermining public support for the military.

Techniques used

• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceUsing the term “Greater Israel” as an existential threat to all neighbouring peoples.
• Causal OversimplificationClaiming that Zionism is the sole cause of all wars in the region.

The real grievance it exploits

Real fears of a prolonged war without clear political objectives and concerns among parts of society regarding the settlement rhetoric of certain far-right politicians.

How to counter

• Reframe: This narrative from Iranian proxy forces attempts to replace Israel's defensive actions against terrorist threats with fabricated plans for territorial conquest to justify their own aggression from Yemen and Lebanon.

Sources (all time)

• Press TV (Telegram)Tier 193,510 subscribers
  2 posts · 16 Jul 2026

  • 16 Jul · t.me/presstv/199034
  • 16 Jul · t.me/presstv/199010