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Visible Panic: IDF's Avichay Adraee shakes during statement after Iranian strikes
ALBAWABA - Following Iran's recent missile assaults on Israel, Israeli military spokeswoman Avichay Adraee gave a statement in Arabic and seemed obviously frightened. This caused a video to go viral on social media.
The spokesman is heard speaking to the Arab public in the video, which was posted on Adraee's official account, perhaps in an attempt to keep spirits up and portray composure. Adraee's right hand was visibly shaking before he swiftly put it into his pocket, however, as viewers noted on sites like X (previously Twitter). Many people saw this as an indication of tension or nervousness.
Adraee has often attempted to minimize the impact of Iranian activities and has grown to be a recognizable figure in Israel's Arabic-language outreach initiatives. However, this specific apparition followed a string of missile attacks by Iran in retribution for Israel's "Rising Lion" operation, which struck vital Iranian infrastructure, such as military command centers and nuclear facilities.
Adraee's seeming discomfort, according to observers and social media users, is a reflection of the increasing strain on the Israeli military in the midst of what is being called one of the most severe escalations between the two nations to date.
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ظهر المتحدث باسم الجيش الاسرائيلي افيخاي أدرعي ليتحدث عن عدم خوفة من الضربات الإيرانية
ولكن الكاميرا كان لها رأي آخر حيث ظهر ويده ترتجف. — اخبار روسيا الاتحادية (@Su_35m) June 14, 2025
Iran's UN ambassador commented on the issue, saying that Tehran's attacks were a part of a larger plan to "restore deterrence" and cautioned Israel from carrying out further military operations within Iranian territory.
