War Room Briefing | Israel-Hamas War

Is Psychological Warfare Hamas’s Strongest Weapon?

In this episode, Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch and Dr. Dan Diker are joined by Dr. Irwin Mansdorf, political psychologist and expert on counterterrorism and trauma, for an in-depth look at the evolving war after Hamas’s October 7 massacre. From the infiltration of Israeli communities through tunnels to the psychological warfare driving Hamas’s strategy, the discussion sheds light on the terror trauma affecting Israeli society and the broader Middle East battlefield. A crucial briefing on both the operational and psychological dimensions of Israel’s war.

The War Begins: 36 Hours After the Hamas Massacre

Broadcast live from Jerusalem just 36 hours after Hamas’s unprecedented assault, this urgent briefing features Dr. Dan Diker, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser and Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch. They analyze how Iran-backed Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel, massacring hundreds, wounding thousands, and kidnapping civilians. The discussion exposes the scale of the atrocities, the intelligence failures, the role of Iran and Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Authority’s “pay-for-slay” policy fueling terrorism. A raw, unfiltered look at the first days of Israel’s war after October 7.