Russia Rejects Netanyahu's Claims of AI-Driven Antisemitic Campaign
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Russia has vehemently denied accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Moscow is orchestrating an AI-driven antisemitic online campaign. The Russian Foreign Ministry called the claims "totally unfounded" and expressed astonishment, asserting that antisemitism is rare in Russia. Netanyahu had made the accusations on October 18, 2026, alleging Russian support for Iran through bot networks spreading anti-Jewish content, while still noting shared interests with Russia.
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- Russia denies Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations of an AI-driven antisemitic campaign.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry called Netanyahu's claims "totally unfounded" and met with "astonishment."
- Netanyahu alleged on October 18, 2026, that Russia uses AI-powered bots to spread antisemitic content.
- Moscow claims antisemitism is virtually nonexistent in Russia due to government policy.
- Netanyahu acknowledged shared interests between Israel and Russia despite the accusations.
Russia has strongly refuted accusations made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who alleged Moscow's involvement in an online antisemitic campaign utilizing artificial intelligence. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the claims as "totally unfounded" and stated they were met with "astonishment." In a statement reported by TASS, the ministry expressed bewilderment at the Israeli leader's remarks, noting Russia's shared history with Israel. Moscow finds the accusation of orchestrating an antisemitic campaign particularly absurd, asserting that antisemitism is virtually nonexistent in Russia due to government policy. The ministry further claimed that Israeli officials are aware of this and have publicly acknowledged it multiple times.
These Russian denials follow statements made by Netanyahu on October 18, 2026, during an interview with i24NEWS. The Israeli Prime Minister accused Russia of supporting Iran and employing AI-powered bot networks to spread antisemitic content targeting Israel and Jewish communities globally. Despite these accusations, Netanyahu acknowledged that Russia and Israel still share some common interests. He indicated that he maintains occasional contact with President Vladimir Putin and believes Putin does not wish for Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
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