Shin Bet Deletes Accounts Alleged to Interfere in Knesset Elections
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israel's Shin Bet security agency announced Thursday it deleted dozens of social media accounts it claims were used to interfere with the upcoming Knesset elections. The operation, conducted with the State Prosecutor's Office and Central Elections Committee, aims to counter foreign influence. Details on the accounts and suspected actors remain scarce ahead of the October 27 elections.
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- Shin Bet announced the deletion of social media accounts allegedly used to interfere in Knesset elections.
- The operation was a joint effort with the State Prosecutor's Office and the Central Elections Committee.
- The agency stated the move was to counter foreign interference in the electoral process.
- Details about the accounts, their activities, and suspected perpetrators were not disclosed.
- Previous reports linked some influence campaigns to Iran.
- Knesset elections are scheduled to take place on October 27.
Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet, announced on Thursday the deletion of numerous social media accounts it claims were used in attempts to influence the upcoming Israeli Knesset elections. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Cyber Department of the State Prosecutor's Office and the Central Elections Committee.
According to reports, the Shin Bet stated the action was part of efforts to counter foreign interference in the electoral process. However, details regarding the specific accounts removed, the nature of their alleged activities, or the identities of the suspected perpetrators remain undisclosed. The extent of the content published by these accounts and their potential impact on voters were also not detailed.
The announcement comes amid previous reports of social media accounts suspected of being involved in influence campaigns targeting Israeli elections. A September investigation by The Jerusalem Post highlighted accounts, some allegedly linked to Iran, that published misleading content or impersonated Israelis to sway electoral discourse.
It is not confirmed whether the accounts deleted by the Shin Bet are the same ones investigated in September, as insufficient information has been released to establish a direct link. The Knesset elections are scheduled for October 27, with Israeli parties actively campaigning to form the next government.
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