Shin Bet Disrupts Foreign Influence Campaigns Ahead of Israeli Elections
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israel's Shin Bet announced the removal of online accounts used for foreign influence operations ahead of Israeli elections. The operation, a joint effort with the State Prosecutor's Office and the Central Elections Committee, aimed to protect election integrity. The agency did not specify the number of accounts, platforms, or foreign actors involved. The Shin Bet pledged to continue efforts to prevent interference in the democratic process.
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- Shin Bet removed online accounts used for foreign influence operations before Israeli elections.
- The operation aimed to thwart illicit foreign influence and protect election integrity.
- The Shin Bet collaborated with the State Prosecutor's Office and Central Elections Committee.
- Details on the number of accounts, platforms, or foreign actors were not disclosed.
- The agency vowed to continue efforts against electoral interference.
Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet, announced the removal of multiple online accounts used for foreign influence operations as Israeli elections approach. The operation was a collaborative effort involving the Shin Bet, the cyber department of the State Prosecutor's Office, and the Central Elections Committee. The agency stated that the goal of removing these profiles was to thwart illicit foreign influence attempts and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. The Shin Bet did not disclose the specific number of accounts affected or the social media platforms involved. Furthermore, the statement did not identify the foreign actors behind these operations or provide details on the content disseminated or its reach. The security service affirmed its commitment to continued cooperation with relevant bodies to counter interference and protect the democratic process.
