After at least nine exposed espionage cases involved Haredi community members, Israeli security agencies have recruited rabbis and Haredi social media influencers for a campaign against Iranian espionage, the New York Times reports. Authorities are running an awareness campaign warning Israelis about social media approaches by suspected Iranian operatives.
The New York Times reported Saturday that Israeli security agencies have recruited rabbis and Haredi social media influencers as part of a campaign to counter Iranian espionage efforts. The report said at least nine espionage cases exposed in recent months involved members of the Haredi community, prompting authorities to launch an awareness campaign warning Israelis about approaches on social networks.
The Zioneer has previously covered the broader Iranian intelligence threat, including a State Comptroller warning about social media interference and ongoing concerns about Iranian recruitment of Israelis. The latest report highlights the specific targeting of the Haredi sector, which has been a growing focus of Iranian espionage operations.
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