Shin Bet Director David Zini warned Monday that Iran, Russia, and China are conducting efforts to interfere in the upcoming Israeli elections, according to a report. The warning adds Iran to the list of countries previously flagged by the agency for influence operations, which had included Russia and China.
Shin Bet Director David Zini on Monday warned that Iran, Russia, and China are attempting to interfere in Israel's upcoming elections, adding Iran to a list of countries previously reported as conducting influence operations. The warning expands on an earlier statement covered by The Zioneer at 14:44, in which Zini had flagged Russia and China as attempting election interference. Earlier on Monday, Zini also addressed the Shin Bet's preparedness for terror threats and election integrity, emphasizing a clear separation from the Prime Minister's Office in election matters. The addition of Iran reflects a broadening of the agency's assessment of foreign influence efforts, which have been a growing concern ahead of the elections. The specific nature of the alleged interference attempts was not detailed.
3 developments
- DevelopingLapid calls for unified body to combat election interference, warns of Iran-Russia influence operations
- DevelopingShin Bet reportedly identifies attempts to harm senior officials, influence elections
- StrongSecurity establishment identifies Turkey election interference effort, Amichai Stein reports
- DevelopingReport: U.S. officials investigate whether China or Russia supplied Iran targeting data after precision strikes
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