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Israeli Ministry Exposes Iranian Social Media Campaign Aimed at Spreading Fear
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80% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry said it uncovered an Iranian social media campaign using fake accounts to spread fear and division among Israelis during the war. The operation used X, AI-generated content, and impersonation tactics, and the findings were handed to security officials.
- 01Dozens of fake accounts posed as Israelis and media outlets.
- 02The campaign spread false claims about casualties, destruction, and leadership deaths.
- 03One account drew 1 million views, another more than 4 million.
- 04X was the main platform, with AI-generated images and videos.
- 05Officials said the findings were sent to security agencies.
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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israeli Ministry Exposes Iranian Social Media Campaign Aimed at Spreading Fear
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israeli ministry says Iran is running a fake-news bot network to sow panic online
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Diaspora Ministry Says Iran Ran Dozens of Fake Profiles to Spread War Lies
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