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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Foreign Bot Networks Target Israeli Politics, Amplify Divisions

A Kan News investigation revealed foreign-linked bot networks, estimated at tens of thousands of accounts, are actively manipulating Israel's political discourse and elections. These bots, initially used to shape global narratives around the October 7 attacks, have shifted focus to amplifying internal divisions within Israeli society and undermining trust.

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What happened

  1. 01Foreign bot networks are actively influencing Israeli political discourse and elections.
  2. 02Bots were used to distort narratives surrounding the October 7 attacks.
  3. 03These networks aim to deepen societal divisions and erode trust within Israel.
  4. 04Iranian actors are significantly linked to these influence operations.
  5. 05Bots amplify existing messages to create an illusion of widespread support.

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