Pro-Iranian Hacker Group Threatens Israel With Physical Leaflet Campaign
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The pro-Iranian hacker group Handala distributed hundreds of thousands of leaflets in Tel Aviv mailboxes, threatening vital Israeli infrastructure and citizens' daily lives. The flyers warned of consequences if Israel attacks the "resistance front's" energy systems, promising widespread disruption to power, water, and desalination plants. While the group released video evidence, the scale and execution of the campaign remain unverified, and there is no indication of actual infrastructure breaches.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pro-Iranian hacker group Handala distributed leaflets in Tel Aviv, threatening infrastructure.
- Leaflets warned of consequences for attacking "resistance front's" energy systems.
- The group threatened to disable power, water, and desalination plants.
- Handala claimed activists distributed hundreds of thousands of flyers overnight.
- The group's claims about the physical campaign have not been independently verified.
The pro-Iranian hacker group Handala has escalated its threats against Israel by distributing hundreds of thousands of leaflets in residential buildings across Tel Aviv. The group claims its activists distributed the flyers overnight, placing them in mailboxes. The leaflets, bearing slogans like "NoWater" and "NoElectricity," direct recipients to the group's website, which features explicit threats against vital Israeli infrastructure.
In a Telegram message, Handala warned of severe repercussions if Israel attacks the "resistance front's" energy infrastructure, stating, "Prepare to pay a heavy price, not on the battlefield but in your daily lives." The group further threatened that "not a single power station, refinery, or desalination plant will remain in the occupied territories, from north to south." They also warned Israelis would be forced to live in shelters "without electricity, without water, and without hope."
The group released images and video footage of mailboxes filled with the leaflets, along with a teaser video asking, "Tel Aviv, are you ready?" However, the extent of the leaflet distribution, the locations of the filming, and the identities of those involved have not been independently verified.
Handala, known for pro-Iranian cyber activities targeting Israel, has previously issued threats, claimed system breaches, and leaked information. This campaign marks an attempt to extend their intimidation tactics into the physical realm, directly targeting civilians. The publication does not provide evidence that the group has successfully infiltrated Israel's electricity or water infrastructure systems.