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Yair Lapid Warns of Russian and Iranian Influence Operations Ahead of Israeli Elections
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Yair Lapid warned the Knesset that Russia and Iran are conducting influence operations on social media to interfere in Israel's elections, calling for unified action and enhanced election security measures to protect the democratic process.
- 01Yair Lapid warns of Russian and Iranian interference in Israel's upcoming elections.
- 02He says foreign actors aim to divide Israeli society and empower extremists.
- 03Lapid calls for coalition unity to defend democracy against external threats.
- 04He demands a unified security body with authority and budget to protect elections.
- 05The Central Elections Committee should receive full powers under bipartisan oversight.
- 06Lapid stresses elections must remain free from hostile foreign influence.
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