WhatsApp Web Login Issues Block Israeli Users

Numerous users in Israel are reporting being blocked from their WhatsApp accounts on mobile devices after attempting to log into WhatsApp Web. Some users are caught in a recurring blocking loop, unable to regain access. An expert suggests the issue likely stems from a recent update to the web version, particularly affecting new pairing attempts via QR code scanning.

According to Osher Revach, a social network security expert, the current trend involves immediate account blocking for those trying to connect to WhatsApp Web for the first time. Users already logged in are reportedly unaffected. Revach has seen dozens of similar complaints recently and advises users to avoid connecting to WhatsApp Web for now. If blocked, he recommends appealing the decision and waiting 24 hours before attempting to reconnect.

Revach indicated that Android users seem to be the primary demographic experiencing these blocks after trying to link to the web version. Complaints have surfaced on Facebook, with users describing the problem as a recurring issue. One user stated, "I logged in from the computer like every day and today I was simply blocked, I understood that this is a movie that repeats itself." Another user shared, "I was blocked, released, but the account cannot connect again. Did anyone understand what is behind this?" A third user added, "He kicked me out of the web, I logged in and then I was blocked. I hope it gets resolved, it hurts my business."

This wave of blocks follows previous reports of sudden user suspensions in Israel that began in late July. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, did not respond to mako regarding the current phenomenon. Previously, Meta stated, "We are constantly working to anticipate users who try to misuse our platform, and we work to block their accounts to help maintain user security. Sometimes we make mistakes, and when that happens, we work to fix the situation as quickly as possible to allow people to return to using WhatsApp."