Former Mossad Chief: Iran will neither raise a white flag nor kneel

Dani Yatom, former head of Mossad, made a noteworthy remark: “The Iranians will never surrender; they will neither raise a white flag nor kneel — even Hamas, which is just a group, has not raised a white flag!”

This comment reflects Tel Aviv’s growing desperation in the face of its failed military options and heavy pressure against Iran. When a high-profile Israeli official admits the “inability of Hamas to surrender” and then draws a comparison with Iran — a much more resilient actor — it reveals the depth of Israel’s strategic deadlock.

Analysts believe Yatom’s statement should be understood in the context of maximum pressure’s failure against Iran. From economic sanctions to military threats and sabotage operations, none have forced Iran to back down. Now, when even Hamas — much more limited in its military and economic capabilities — has not surrendered, expecting Iran to do so is pure illusion.