WANA (Oct 02) – After Iran’s missile attack on Israel, named “The True Promise 2,” Netanyahu released a video that seemed to reveal more than just an ordinary speech. The video, lasting about four minutes, clearly displayed signs of psychological distress and a lack of focus. His behavior and gestures indicated mental pressure and a loss of control over the situation. But what do these signs reveal about his mental and psychological state?

 

This attack was in response to the recent assassinations of key Hamas and Hezbollah leaders by Israel. Unlike before, Netanyahu recorded his message while Israel was facing threats from Iran and regional resistance groups.

 

From the beginning of the video, Netanyahu’s trembling hands were noticeable. In psychology, hand tremors are seen as a sign of intense stress or anxiety. Such reactions are usually involuntary, and when they are seen in someone as experienced and powerful as Netanyahu, they indicate an extremely high level of mental pressure. This trembling suggests that at the moment of recording, his state was out of control.

Netanyahu repeatedly avoided direct eye contact with the camera. Inability to maintain eye contact in critical moments can be another sign of doubt or even fear. In behavioral science, this is often interpreted as the individual’s unconscious effort to escape from the truth or challenging situation they are in.

 

His excessive reliance on the papers in his hand was also an interesting sign. Typically, in crisis situations, leaders project authority through personal confidence when delivering important and threatening messages. However, Netanyahu’s dependence on his notes showed that he lacked his usual focus and control. Instead of delivering firm threats with confidence, he relied on the written text before him, as if he couldn’t allow himself to speak without them.

 

Another noteworthy aspect of the video was the presence of others alongside Netanyahu. One symbol of power and authority in political speeches is issuing threats and strong messages alone. The presence of others in this video might have been an attempt to create a sense of support and solidarity, but from a psychological perspective, it could indicate a sense of insecurity and the need for others’ backing.

 

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His seated posture was another indication of mental and physical weakness. In a situation where his country was under attack, one would expect a leader to speak from a strong, standing position. The choice of a seated posture resembled someone tired and under pressure, perhaps even losing the ability to handle the crises ahead.

 

Throughout the video, his hands were constantly occupied with holding the papers, signaling deep anxiety and his attempt to maintain control over the situation. When a person can’t even keep their hands still, it shows that external pressures are so intense that they are having a direct physical effect, and internal uncertainty is significantly impacting them.

 

The presence of multiple flags in the background may have been an attempt to display strength and unity, but in this particular case, it seemed more like an effort to compensate for the lack of psychological authority in the speech.

Netanyahu runing for shelter following the IRGC missile attack on Israel. October 1, 2024 / WANA News Agency

Netanyahu runing for shelter following the IRGC missile attack on Israel. October 1, 2024 / WANA News Agency

By analyzing these signs, it becomes apparent that Netanyahu is in a state of weakness and incapacity. Unlike in the past, when he was always known as a decisive and confident leader, this video revealed that immense psychological pressure has been placed on him.

 

This pressure may stem from political responsibilities, external threats, or even uncertainty about the future. His inability to focus on his words and finish his sentences is another sign of this disruption, showing that Netanyahu is struggling to manage an unpredictable and critical situation.

 

This video might be seen as the first sign of the breakdown of Israel’s strongest political figure. Netanyahu is facing not only external challenges and missile attacks but also internal psychological crises. Although some may view these as minor details, they suggest that at this moment, he is in a very difficult and fragile position, so much so that he was unable to focus on his words, and the video abruptly ended with incomplete sentences.

Members of Basij paramilitary forces stage a mock arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, October 13, 2023. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)