‘Legitimisation cell’: Israeli army unit falsely branded journalists as Hamas operatives to justify strikes, report says
Saturday, 16 August 2025 () An Israeli military unit reportedly targeted journalists, aiming to portray them as Hamas operatives to deflect criticism over media deaths, according to +972 magazine. Intelligence sources revealed the "legitimisation cell" was formed post-October 7th to bolster Israel's image. The military allegedly viewed media as an extension of the battlefield, even distorting intelligence to falsely link journalists to Hamas.
Israeli media report plans to call up 80,000–100,000 IDF reserve troops for a potential occupation of Gaza City under PM Netanyahu’s strategy to dismantle Hamas. The operation, approved in principle by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, could last until late 2026. Hamas vows fierce resistance,...
The Israeli Air Force launched massive daylight airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa, striking multiple Houthi targets, including areas near the presidential palace, power plants, and military fuel..
The Israeli Air Force launched massive daylight airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa, striking multiple Houthi targets, including areas near the presidential palace, power plants, and military fuel..
Israel is now battling a dangerous two-front war as Yemeni Houthis join Hamas in striking critical targets. Yemen’s Armed Forces announced they fired a “Palestine-2” hypersonic ballistic missile..
Saturday, 16 August 2025 ()
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