Israel's Shin Bet Disrupts Foreign Influence Campaigns Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel's Shin Bet, in collaboration with the State Attorney's Office and the Central Elections Committee, removed online profiles used for foreign influence operations five days before the elections. The joint effort aimed to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process and prevent illegitimate foreign interference. The Shin Bet pledged continued action against such threats.
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- Shin Bet removed online profiles used for foreign influence operations before Israeli elections.
- The operation was a joint effort with the State Attorney's Office and Central Elections Committee.
- The goal was to maintain election integrity and thwart foreign interference.
- The Shin Bet vowed to continue protecting the democratic process.
Israel's Shin Bet security agency announced on October 22, 2026, that it, in cooperation with the State Attorney's Office Cyber Unit and the Central Elections Committee, has removed several online profiles used for foreign influence operations. The operation was conducted five days before the upcoming elections in Israel.
The goal of this joint effort was to maintain the integrity of the elections and thwart illegitimate foreign interference. The Shin Bet stated that it, along with other relevant bodies, will continue to work to counter foreign influence attempts and protect the democratic process and the purity of elections.
