The Israeli Propaganda Machine: Assessing the Future of Israeli-Iranian Tensions
Following the resounding success of Operation 'True Promise II,' Israel launched one of its most fierce media campaigns against Iran. Many military analysts argued that, despite Iran's unprecedented ballistic strike against Israel, a more robust response was necessary.
Consequently, most experts suggested that Israel, seeking to restore its shattered myth of invincibility, would inevitably carry out an attack of considerable magnitude, targeting Iran's oil and industrial facilities, and, in the most extreme scenario, even its nuclear sites.
But as the events of early October 26 demonstrated, Israel is not as wildly unpredictable as it makes itself out to be. Following a long period of vigorous media manipulation, the expected Israeli retaliation proved to be underwhelming, amounting to little more than a minor incursion.
In fact, for the Iranian officials, it was crucial to exhibit the resolve to defend Iranian airspace. Current assessments indicate that Iran's next missile response shall be unmistakable, leaving no doubt for Israel that Iranian skies are not a battleground for Israeli airplane toys.
