All articles tagged with #psychological warfare
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
North Korea has reportedly been broadcasting loud propaganda messages across the border into South Korea, escalating psychological warfare tactics amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
North Korea has launched hundreds of balloons filled with trash into South Korea as a provocative act in response to South Korean activists' leafleting campaigns. This move aims to create public discomfort in South Korea and pressure its government to change its hardline policy on North Korea. While the trash poses no immediate danger, the act is part of a broader strategy to influence South Korean politics and potentially the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
North Korea sent hundreds of balloons carrying trash and excrement to South Korea, calling them "gifts of sincerity" in retaliation for South Korean activists' propaganda campaigns. South Korea condemned the act as base and dangerous, deploying military units to handle the situation. This incident is part of ongoing psychological warfare between the two nations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
The IDF swiftly debunked a fabricated video by Hamas claiming the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers, surprising Hamas with their quick response. The IDF had anticipated such a claim due to early signs and social media rumors. This incident is part of ongoing psychological warfare tactics by Hamas to undermine Israeli morale. Experts suggest that Hamas's rushed execution of the hoax indicates their distress.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ynetnews
Hamas claims to have killed and kidnapped Israeli soldiers in Jabaliah, releasing a video to support their statement. However, the IDF spokesperson denies any such incident, labeling the video as psychological terror aimed at confusing the public. This follows a pattern of Hamas releasing similar videos and statements to harass and intimidate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Hamas claimed that seven Israeli hostages were killed during Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, naming three of them and stating that the total number of prisoners killed may exceed seventy. The information provided is unconfirmed, and Hamas has a history of sharing false information on hostages. The group released a video of the hostages pleading for their release and proposed different scenarios regarding their fates. The Israeli Defense Forces later confirmed the deaths of two hostages previously announced by Hamas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
Iris Haim, mother of an Israeli hostage accidentally killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, describes recent hostage videos released by Hamas as "psychological warfare" intended to turn Israelis against their government. Her son, Yotam, along with two other captives, were killed during an Israeli attack on Gaza. Haim blames Hamas for her son's death and expresses concern for the remaining hostages still held by the group. She believes "time is running out" for them and hopes the world will remember her son as a hero.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Hamas has released a video showing three elderly Israeli captives pleading for their release. The video, titled "Don't Let Us Grow Old Here," was posted by the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, on its Telegram account. The captives, identified as Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, and Amiram Cooper, were taken to Gaza during Hamas attacks in October. In the video, Peri stated that they were being held with other elderly hostages with chronic illnesses and pleaded to be released with no conditions. Israeli media reported that the captives came from the Nir Oz kibbutz, which was targeted in the attacks. The release of the video has sparked outrage in Israel, and families of Israelis held captive by Hamas protested for their immediate release.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has mastered the art of psychological warfare on quarterbacks with his aggressive and unpredictable defensive strategies. Influenced by Pat Narduzzi's system, Flores has created a unique defensive playbook that combines man coverage, simulated pressures, and deceptive disguises. The Vikings' defense appears to play man coverage but often drops into zone or pattern match principles, confusing opposing quarterbacks and forcing them to make quick decisions. With a high blitz rate and a mix of Cover 0 and Cover 2 schemes, the Vikings defense has become one of the best in the league, causing offenses to change their game plans and struggle to score.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned a video released by Hamas showing Israeli hostages taken during the 7 October attacks as "cruel propaganda." The clip features three Israeli women, one of whom criticizes Netanyahu and calls for the release of the hostages. Hamas seized at least 230 hostages in the attacks, with only four released so far. Israel has launched a military operation in Gaza to destroy Hamas and its rule over the territory. The video, released by the armed wing of Hamas, aims to play on the emotions of Israelis and increase pressure on Netanyahu to secure the release of the hostages.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson has described Hamas's recent release of hostages as "psychological warfare," comparing it to Nazi propaganda. The IDF spokesperson emphasized the importance of defeating Hamas to prevent future hostage situations. The release of two elderly women on Monday was part of ongoing negotiations, with over 200 people still held captive by Hamas. The Biden administration has confirmed that at least 10 American citizens are unaccounted for and efforts to secure their release are ongoing. The conflict between Hamas and Israel continues, with Israel launching airstrikes and cutting off supplies to Gaza. The United States has supported Israel's efforts to eliminate Hamas, drawing parallels to the war on terror after the 9/11 attacks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Ukraine and Russia have engaged in a series of drone and missile strikes on each other's territories, with Ukraine targeting Russian military assets and striking within Russia itself. The strikes have been described as a "clever" move by experts, gradually wearing down Russian morale and eroding Putin's red lines. While the attacks have prevented a massive conventional or nuclear attack on Ukraine, there is a risk of nuclear escalation. The war of attrition between Russia and Ukraine is expected to continue for years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Ukraine continues to intensify pressure on Russia through kamikaze drone attacks targeting Moscow's financial district, while also scoring small-scale territorial successes against Russian troops in eastern and southern Ukraine. The drone raids have had a psychological impact, creating insecurity and uncertainty about Ukraine's next move. Ukraine is using domestically developed drones and plans to invest $1 billion in drone warfare this year. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have reclaimed land in the east and south, advancing on multiple fronts. The front lines have seen ebb and flow as small settlements change hands, but Ukraine aims to keep the initiative and wear down Russian troops while cutting off their ammunition supply lines.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Katy Perry, judge on American Idol, has been criticized for tricking contestants into believing they were eliminated before revealing they were moving on to the next round. Social media watchdogs are comparing her bait-and-switch tease to “psychological warfare” on the initially crestfallen contestants. Perry has been a constant source of controversy this season due to her allegedly harsh comments toward contestants. The formative success of the singing competition hinged on original judge Simon Cowell’s infamously blunt critiques. “American Idol” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC.