Israel, Iran

Israeli Foreign Ministry sparks controversy with Iran meme, which depicts Iran as a small, loud dog

The meme depicts Iran as a small noisy dog, barking uselessly at a bigger dog (Israel).

Iran meme, publicized on Israel's Persian language Facebook account (Photo: Screenshot from Israel foreign ministry';s official Facebook account)

Israel's Foreign Ministry has ignited controversy by posting a provocative meme on its Persian-language social media account.

The post, shared on Friday, depicts Iran as a small dog ineffectively barking at a larger canine representing Israel.

The timing of this jab couldn't be more sensitive. It comes in the wake of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in late July, an event that has kept Western nations scrambling to prevent any retaliatory escalation from Iran. Further, Hezbollah recently attempted to mount its own response to the killing of Fuad Shukr, though Israel's military managed to thwart most of these threats.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz has been vocal about his concerns regarding Iran's efforts to escalate violence against Israel, particularly through increased terror activities in the West Bank. During a recent meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Katz reiterated the gravity with which Israel views these developments.

Critics argue that such content could further inflame already strained relations between the two while some defend it as a form of modern digital diplomacy.

* Israel Hayom contributed to this article.

Iran Ali Khamenei Yisrael Katz Iran attack

Comments

Do not send comments that include inflammatory words, defamation and content that exceeds the limit of good taste.

The comment was sent successfully.
Soon the response will be examined by our editors and if it is found to be correct it will be published on the website.
The comment was sent successfully.
Soon the response will be examined by our editors and if it is found to be correct it will be published on the website.


How Iran is actually doing

This is Iran's situation ahead of the attack on Israel
Eliana Fleming | 04.11.24

It's Not Their Ice Cream Machines

IDF reveals target of Syria strike
Avi Woolf | 04.11.24

Hit Iran hard, hit fast

Ganz urges Bibi to attack Iran's nuclear facilites 
Avi Nachmani | 04.11.24

The Life Insurance Premiums Must Be Nuts

Nowhere to hide: IDF hits Iranians near Damascus
Avi Woolf | 04.11.24

Iranian spy cell uncovered

Iranian spy cell allegedly targeted senior IDF officer
Avi Nachmani | 04.11.24

Iran Spends Money On War, Not Its People

Pensioners and nurses protest throughout Iran
Avi Woolf | 04.11.24

Plane crash kills IRGC official

Senior IRGC official killed in plane crash in Southeast Iran
1
| Avi Nachmani | 04.11.24

Devastating tragedy in Iran

Iran executes Arvin Ghahremani in controversial self-defense case
1
| Gila Isaacson | 04.11.24