Iranian Hacker Group "Handala" Distributes Threatening Leaflets in Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Iranian hacker group "Handala" distributed threatening leaflets in northern Tel Aviv, warning of potential attacks on vital infrastructure and resulting water and electricity shortages. Israeli police and the Shin Bet have opened an investigation into the incident. The group claimed to have distributed hundreds of thousands of leaflets overnight, though these claims are unverified.
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- Iranian hacker group "Handala" distributed threatening leaflets in northern Tel Aviv.
- The leaflets warned of potential attacks on vital Israeli infrastructure.
- The group threatened widespread water and electricity shortages in Israel.
- Israeli police and the Shin Bet are investigating the incident.
- The leaflets contained a QR code linking to the group's website.
Israeli police have launched an investigation into threatening leaflets discovered in mailboxes in northern Tel Aviv on Monday. The leaflets, attributed to the Iranian hacker group "Handala," contain a QR code linking to the group's website and feature hashtags like #NoWater and #NoElectricity. Police from the Yarkon district responded to reports, secured the locations, and collected evidence. The Shin Bet is also involved in the inquiry, examining the leaflets' content and the circumstances of their distribution.
According to a statement on its website, "Handala" claimed dozens of its activists distributed hundreds of thousands of warning leaflets door-to-door in Tel Aviv overnight. The group's symbol was reportedly present on the leaflets, alongside the aforementioned hashtags and a link to their site, which warns of potential attacks on vital Israeli infrastructure. The group threatened retaliation against Israel's energy infrastructure if Iran's energy facilities are targeted again, warning of potential power and water shortages and citizens being forced to live in shelters.
The leaflets conclude with the ominous message, "No electricity, no water, and no hope." Israeli police are continuing their investigation and urge anyone who finds similar leaflets to report them to the emergency services hotline. The group's claims of activity have not been independently verified.
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