Data from Scooper, a social media monitoring firm, shows a 30-50% increase in suspected bot activity targeting senior Israeli politicians since the beginning of 2026, with expectations of a sharp rise in foreign interference as elections approach.
The report from Scooper, a firm specializing in social media discourse monitoring, indicates a significant escalation in suspected foreign influence operations targeting Israeli political figures. The data, covering activity since the start of 2026, shows a 30-50% rise in accounts suspected of being bots linked to foreign influence networks operating on senior politicians' accounts. Scooper projects a drastic increase in such interference as the election date draws nearer. The report adds to a growing body of evidence regarding foreign influence campaigns aimed at Israeli democratic processes. The Zioneer has previously documented warnings from the Shin Bet and State Comptroller about Iranian and other foreign interference efforts, as well as specific reports on bot networks and Turkish influence campaigns.
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