Opposition leader Yair Lapid alleged that Russia and Iran are conducting influence operations on the Israeli public ahead of the elections, according to Amit Segal (N12). Lapid did not provide evidence for the claim.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid on Wednesday accused Russia and Iran of conducting influence operations on the Israeli public ahead of the upcoming elections. The statement, reported by Amit Segal (N12), did not include specific evidence or details about the alleged operations. Lapid has previously made similar claims regarding foreign interference in Israeli politics, including accusations that the coalition was manufacturing security incidents to delay elections, as The Zioneer has reported. The current accusation comes amid heightened tensions with Iran and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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