Russia Slams Netanyahu's 'Baseless' Claims of Anti-Semitic Online Campaign
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed shock at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations of a Russian-led online anti-Semitic campaign, calling them "baseless" and "ridiculous." Netanyahu had claimed Russia operates bots against Israel and noted a 60% drop in anti-Israel sentiment after Ukrainian attacks on Russian data centers. Russia suggested Netanyahu opted for "media leaks" over cyber expert dialogue before the upcoming elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Russia's Foreign Ministry called Prime Minister Netanyahu's accusations of an online anti-Semitic campaign "baseless" and "ridiculous."
- Netanyahu claimed Russia operates bots against Israel and raised the issue with President Putin.
- He stated anti-Israel online sentiment dropped 60% after Ukrainian attacks on Russian data centers.
- Russia suggested Netanyahu preferred "media leaks" over cyber expert dialogue before elections.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy noted a decrease in online hate after Russian data center disruptions.
Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, stating they were "shocked" by his accusations that Russia is involved in an online anti-Semitic campaign. The ministry called the allegations "utterly ridiculous," particularly given the relationship between the two countries, and asserted that Russian policy actively promotes inter-ethnic peace, leading to minimal antisemitism within the country.
Netanyahu had accused Russia of operating bots against Israel, a claim he reportedly raised with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Prime Minister stated that following Ukraine's attacks on major Russian data centers, online discourse against Israel and calls for "Free Palestine" decreased by 60 percent. He presented this as part of his security doctrine, noting that while cooperation with Russia is pursued when possible, their interests, such as collaboration with Iran, sometimes conflict with Israel's.
The attacks on data centers belonging to Russian tech giant Yandex reportedly caused widespread internet disruptions in Russia and a significant global drop in bot activity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented that social media platforms became easier to navigate with less hate, division, and provocation following these disruptions.
The Russian Foreign Ministry suggested that Netanyahu chose "media leaks" before Israel's October 27 elections instead of engaging in dialogue with cyber experts.
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