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Foreign Bot Networks Target Israeli Politics, Amplify Divisions
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By Israel National News
What happened
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.
- 01Foreign bot networks are actively influencing Israeli political discourse and elections.
- 02Bots were used to distort narratives surrounding the October 7 attacks.
- 03These networks aim to deepen societal divisions and erode trust within Israel.
- 04Iranian actors are significantly linked to these influence operations.
- 05Bots amplify existing messages to create an illusion of widespread support.
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