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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Fake Accounts Targeting Iran Now Promote Netanyahu's Election Content

Social media accounts previously used to promote regime change in Iran have begun sharing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election videos. A Haaretz investigation found these accounts have shifted their focus to Israel's elections, amplifying Netanyahu's campaign content.

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What happened

  1. 01Fake social media accounts previously targeting Iran's regime are now promoting Netanyahu's election videos.
  2. 02A Haaretz investigation revealed the shift in the accounts' focus to Israel's elections.
  3. 03These accounts were linked to an influence campaign advocating for regime change in Iran.

Haaretz English publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Haaretz English’s full report from the link below.

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