According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, after Israeli intelligence failed to foresee the Al-Aqsa Storm operation carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023, the regime has begun reassessing its intelligence tools and collection methods.
the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israel is intensifying efforts to train human operatives specialized in local languages and dialects. This aims to strengthen intelligence capabilities following recent failures. The Israeli spy services stress the need to return to traditional tools such as language skills and field recruitment alongside advanced technologies for monitoring communications and social networks.
Accordingly, the military intelligence branch Aman has launched intensive six-month training programs targeting high school graduates selected based on security needs for learning specific languages and dialects.
A senior Israeli officer holding the rank of lieutenant colonel said this approach will continue over coming years through strengthening and expanding Aman’s language cadre system within the security apparatus.
In schools run by Aman, hundreds of soldiers annually study various Arabic dialects including Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Iraqi, and Bedouin. The training goes beyond linguistic skills-it incorporates textual and audio materials derived from operational realities like field conversations or news reports. Trainees are exposed also to everyday phrases, songs, and video clips from social media platforms to master authentic local Arabic tones and accents.
Cultural Penetration
Israeli spy training is not limited merely to language acquisition but integrates linguistic expertise with cultural and political analysis. Trainees learn how to understand thought patterns and local customs across different countries.
The military source explained that these programs aim not only at producing ”translators” but rather intelligence operatives combining linguistic ability with extensive knowledge of local culture, society, and politics. He added that being an effective intelligence officer requires studying the theories, cultures, and values underpinning Arab worldviews.
The Israeli newspaper Maariv further reported an acute shortage in spying resources regarding Yemenis-the reports highlight Tel Aviv’s unpreparedness for Ansar Allah’s entrance into conflict against them. This shortfall has prompted employing Israelis with Yemeni roots who recently immigrated; fluent in both Arabic language overall and also Yemeni dialect specifically-to assist in gathering data about ansar Allah.
following reforms adopted by heads of israel’s military spy agencies after Al-Aqsa Storm operation failure,tightened directives were issued calling for Islamic cultural courses combined with Arabic language instruction starting before enlistment through officer education stages.
Accordingly,the goal stated by Israel Defense Forces radio is equipping soldiers,future commanders,and military personnel with skills necessary for deeper understanding of Arab communities.
A report published July 16 on “The Debrief Post” noted that all members within military intelligence will undergo Islamic studies training while half will receive Arabic-language education by next year.
The Hidden Weapon
Al Jazeera writes that recent years have revealed Israel employs soft strategies relying heavily on psychological-cultural aspects aimed at breaking mental barriers while penetrating collective consciousness.This facilitates transmitting messages affecting Arab societies without triggering overt resistance or backlash.
< p s t y l e = " t e x t - a l i g n : j u s t i f y " >Abdulrahman Mazhar,a psychologist specializing in arab affairs,warns about dangers connectedto this activity.He explainsthis linguistic-cultural involvement reducespsychologicaldistancebetweenpartiesbecause accentfunctionsnot justasa modeof communication butalsoas expressionof identityandpersonality.Whenan outsider speaksusing anhigher listeneremembersubconsciouslyfeeling familiar acceptancemaking it easierto internalizemessagesfrom adversarywithout awareness .
< p s t y l e = " t e x t - a l i g n : j u s t i f y " >Mazhar adds this psychological campaign fosters emotional normalizationtoward opposing sidewhile facilitating idea transferspoliticalculturalthrough actionslike wearing traditional Arab clothingandpromotingArab cuisine among Zionist kitchens alike .
< p s t y l e = " t e x t - a l i g n : j u s t i f y " >He believessoftweapons hold greater dangerthan conventionalarmsbecausetraditionalweapons are visiblewhereas softones gradually reshapevalueswithin societywithout receiversensingthreatortheir real impactnature .
< p s т у л е = " т е х т - а л і г н : j u s т і ф у "> < strong >< strong > Strategy Employing Public figures
Correspondingly,the Israeli Ministry of Foreign affairs established official pagesinArabicforsenior officialson socialmediaandat embassies inspecificArabcountrieslikeEgyptand Jordan ,with intentiontostrengthen communicationswiththeArabpublic .
Amongmost prominent figures regularly engaging ArabsinArabicis Avichay Adraee,military spokesperson who avidly interactsdirectlywithfollowersvia Facebookandtweets.Often he sharesphotographsfromvariouslocationswithin occupied territories thoughthese posts frequently draw sarcastic commentsfromthe arabian public viewership .
Anas Ibrahim ,general coordinatorfor coordinationagainst Zionismand normalization,believesIsrael’s projectto cultivate generationsofofficial spokespersonsinvariousArabicdialectsrepresents partofwiderdeep design targeting thestructureofarabeticonsciousness.Preparing future generationsforacceptingIsraelasharmonious regional actor built intonation fabric area’s identity.< /P>
He emphasizesdanger liesinthepolicy’sproductionof soft colonialism erodingmindshearts since occupiersdonot rely solelyonweaponry.Thisiswhy resistance must beginwithawarenesspreservationofidentity,andstrengtheningpsychologicalcultural resilience.< /P>
