Israel Police Disrupt X Accounts Suspected of Election Interference
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israel Police have uncovered and removed X accounts suspected of attempting to influence the upcoming Knesset elections through a joint operation with the State Attorney's Office. Police Commissioner Danny Levy vowed to protect the democratic process from interference. The Shin Bet also announced similar actions on Thursday, citing potential foreign influence, and an earlier investigation linked Iran-affiliated actors to accounts spreading election misinformation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel Police removed X accounts suspected of trying to influence the upcoming Knesset elections.
- The operation was a joint effort between the police and the State Attorney's Office.
- Police Commissioner Danny Levy vowed to protect the democratic process from interference.
- The Shin Bet also announced similar account removals due to manipulation efforts.
- An earlier investigation linked Iran-affiliated actors to accounts spreading election misinformation.
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