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WhatsApp Web Login Issues Block Israeli Users
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By דנה גוטרזון
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 days ago
What happened
Israeli WhatsApp users are reporting being blocked from their mobile accounts after attempting to log into WhatsApp Web, with some experiencing recurring blocks. An expert suggests a recent web version update is the likely cause, advising users to avoid connecting for now.
- 01WhatsApp Web login attempts are blocking Israeli users' mobile accounts.
- 02The issue appears linked to a recent WhatsApp Web update.
- 03Users are advised to avoid connecting to WhatsApp Web currently.
- 04Android users seem to be most affected by the blocks.
- 05Meta has not yet commented on the current widespread issue.
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