Inside the Israeli army's propaganda wing
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Psy-ops, selective leaks, exclusive reporter access: soldiers and journalists reveal how the IDF Spokesperson's Unit controls public discourse and promotes Israel's narrative abroad

cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/44701965

>> In October 2023, Gili was called up for reserve duty in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and assigned to the Northern Command…

>> … “We downplayed the northern front to avoid causing public panic, even though there were constant launches [by Hezbolla]… I remember feeling we were creating an inaccurate picture: We showed far more strength than vulnerability.”

>> The experience left Gili, who requested to use a pseudonym, questioning the very system she had served for years. “It was always easy to repeat that ‘The #IDF is prepared for any scenario,’” she continued. “Who were we to question it? But in reality, it was bullshit…