Netanyahu said that an Iranian nuclear strike on Israel would be like “10,000 tons of TNT falling...
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Mohamad Safa is a prolific Lebanese journalist and commentator on X (formerly Twitter) with over 1 million followers, known for his outspoken criticism of Israel and advocacy for Palestinian and Lebanese causes. His posting style is provocative, often using sharp comparisons and statistics to highlight perceived hypocrisies in Western media and Israeli actions. While influential in pro-resistance circles, his credibility is debated due to a clear partisan bias favoring Hezbollah and Iran-aligned narratives.
What's This About?
This post juxtaposes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning about the catastrophic impact of a single Iranian nuclear strike on Israel—likened to 10,000 tons of TNT on a New Jersey-sized area—with Israel's use of 200,000 tonnes of explosives in Gaza, framing it as equivalent to 20 such nukes on a tiny 365 km² territory. It aims to underscore hypocrisy in Israel's nuclear threat rhetoric amid its ongoing military operations in Gaza. The content draws context from Netanyahu's recent statements post the June 2025 Israel-Iran 12-day war, where he emphasized neutralizing Iran's nuclear and missile threats[1][2]. Key themes include comparative destruction, anti-Israel critique, and escalation in Middle East conflicts.
🔥Why It's Trending
The post is trending due to renewed tensions following Netanyahu's Knesset speech and UN address in late 2025, recapping Israel's 'victory' over Iran's nuclear program after the June war[1][3]. Its viral appeal stems from the stark numerical analogy amplifying Gaza bombardment critiques amid ongoing hostage situations and Hamas conflicts[2]. Timing aligns with global debates on UN sanctions against Iran and potential regime change talks, drawing outrage and shares from polarized audiences.
💡Fun Facts
- 1A single nuclear bomb like 'Fat Man' (Hiroshima) was equivalent to about 20,000 tons of TNT, making the post's '20 nukes' claim refer to roughly 400,000 tons, though Gaza figures are conventional explosives[2].
- 2Israel's June 2025 'Operation Rising Lion' targeted Iran's Natanz enrichment site and nuclear scientists, as announced by Netanyahu[4].
- 3New Jersey's area is 22,591 km²; Gaza's 365 km² is just 1.6% of that, highlighting the post's density comparison.
- 4Iran fired 300 ballistic missiles at Israel last year, each carrying ~1 ton of explosives, per Netanyahu[4].
- 5Post-war, Israel claims to have set back Iran's nuclear program 'by years,' shifting focus back to Gaza[2].
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