Ofer Winter's Party Claims Cyberattack Amid Election Pressure
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party reported a cyberattack on candidate phones, allegedly using foreign numbers to disrupt operations before an election. The party claims preparations are unaffected and has contacted authorities.
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- Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party claims a cyberattack targeted candidate phones before the election.
- The party alleges the attack used foreign numbers to disrupt operations on election day.
- "Am Israel" states its campaign is unaffected due to prior preparations.
- Withdrawal fears stem from potential loss of right-wing votes and Netanyahu's majority.
- The party has contacted authorities regarding the alleged criminal cyberattack.
The "Am Israel" party, led by Ofer Winter, has reported a coordinated cyberattack targeting the phones of its candidates and campaign staff just days before an election. The party claims the attack, which disrupted access to WhatsApp for several individuals, utilized foreign phone numbers and is part of a broader campaign to disrupt their operations on election day. The party stated it is taking the matter very seriously, considering it criminal, and has contacted the relevant authorities. Despite the alleged attack, the party asserts its campaign operations have returned to normal thanks to prior preparations, including having backup phones, and that preparations for the upcoming vote are unaffected.
The incident occurs amid significant pressure on Winter's party to withdraw from the election. Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Finance Minister Zionism party are urging "Am Israel" to drop out. These parties fear that "Am Israel" will not pass the electoral threshold, potentially causing right-wing votes to be lost and jeopardizing Netanyahu's bloc's potential majority. Reuters previously reported that Netanyahu might face electoral consequences following the events of October 7th.
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