Israeli media admitted that they were deceived by Iranian psychological warfare because Iran had hacked into the missile interception systems.
Israeli media outlets have acknowledged being victims of a meticulously orchestrated Iranian psychological and cyber warfare campaign, which exploited vulnerabilities in Israel’s missile defense systems.
According to reports, Iranian hackers infiltrated critical interception networks, sparking widespread panic without a single missile being launched.
Israeli media claimed that on the night of the incident, no live missiles were fired, but air raid sirens sounded in the occupied territories, causing millions of residents to rush to bomb shelters.
Media outlets described the event as a humiliating breach, underscoring the potency of Iran’s cyber capabilities.
“What we experienced was not a physical attack, but a calculated cyberattack designed to sow fear and chaos,” a major news outlet reported.
Israeli media analysts emphasized that the operation was a masterclass in psychological warfare, exploiting public anxieties and exposing gaps in Israel’s defense infrastructure.
The absence of physical projectiles amplified the psychological impact, as citizens prepared for the attack.
The Israeli military, caught off guard, maintained a high state of alert. Authorities announced that safety protocols, including instructions for residents in affected areas to stay near shelters, remain in place until further notice.
Military spokesmen have vowed to investigate the breach and bolster cyber defenses, though public confidence in the systems has been shaken.
This incident marks a significant escalation in Iran’s non-kinetic warfare strategy, showing its ability to disrupt and destabilize through digital means.
Israeli officials have yet to release a detailed response, but the event has sparked intense debate about their preparedness for hybrid threats in an increasingly volatile region.
