Russia Denies Netanyahu's Claims of Online Anti-Semitic Campaign
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Russia has denied Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations of orchestrating an online anti-Semitic campaign against Israel, calling the claims "absurd" and baseless. Moscow suggested Netanyahu made the allegations via media leaks before the October 27 elections instead of seeking expert dialogue. Netanyahu had previously stated he raised the issue of Russian bot networks targeting Israel directly with President Vladimir Putin.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Russia denied Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations of an online anti-Semitic campaign.
- Moscow called the claims "absurd" and lacking evidence.
- Russia noted Israel's prior acknowledgment of minimal anti-Semitism within the country.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry suggested Netanyahu's claims were timed before the October 27 elections.
- Netanyahu had previously discussed Russian bot networks targeting Israel with President Vladimir Putin.
Russia has rejected accusations by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it is involved in an online anti-Semitic campaign targeting Israel. The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed surprise at the claims, stating they lack any evidence and are "absurd." Moscow pointed out that Israel itself has acknowledged the near absence of anti-Semitism in Russia, attributing this to policies promoting harmony among nationalities.
The ministry suggested that Netanyahu chose to air his allegations through "media leaks" shortly before the October 27 elections, rather than pursuing dialogue between cybersecurity experts. Earlier in the week, Netanyahu had accused Russia of operating networks of automated accounts, or bots, aimed at Israel. He indicated that he had raised the issue directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
