Predicting inevitable defeat by amplifying the “growing power” of Hamas

What it claims

Israeli military efforts are portrayed as counterproductive, allegedly leading to an increase in Hamas fighter numbers compared to the pre-October 7 period. This manipulation uses out-of-context statements from Israeli politicians to convince the public that further fighting is futile.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Naftali Bennett admitted that Hamas has more fighters today than before the events of October 7.

  Al-Alam (Telegram), 1 Aug 2026

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• The former leader of the occupation government confirms: the Israeli strategy has failed, and the enemy has only grown in numbers.

  Al-Alam (Telegram), 1 Aug 2026

  t.me/alalamarabic/491681

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Goal

To sow despair among Israelis by convincing them that the IDF is incapable of achieving military goals and that the war only strengthens the enemy.

Techniques used

• Appeal to AuthorityUsing the name of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to lend weight to the claim of defeat.
• Exaggeration or MinimisationThe claim that Hamas has become stronger than it was before the start of the full-scale war.

The real grievance it exploits

The real exhaustion of Israeli society from the prolonged war and deep anxiety regarding the army's ability to completely eradicate the terrorist threat.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Notice how Iranian outlets seize on critical remarks by Israeli politicians regarding mobilisation rates or strategy, turning them into propaganda slogans about a “Hamas victory.”

Sources (all time)

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

  • 1 Aug · t.me/alalamarabic/491681