The Shin Bet security agency has reportedly dispatched delegations overseas to study methods for countering Russian and Iranian interference in the Israeli electoral process. The reported move follows earlier warnings by the agency about foreign election interference efforts.
According to a report, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has sent delegations abroad to study how to counter Russian and Iranian interference in Israeli elections. The move comes amid heightened concerns about foreign influence operations targeting the country's electoral process. The Zioneer has previously reported that Shin Bet Director David Zini identified Iran, Russia, and China as conducting election interference operations, and that the agency had identified attempts to harm senior officials and influence elections. The current report indicates proactive steps by the agency to address these threats. Details on the destinations and scale of the delegations have not been disclosed.
- DevelopingShin Bet reportedly identifies attempts to harm senior officials, influence elections
- StrongReport: Russia, China attempting to influence Israeli elections
- DevelopingZini: Shin Bet maintains clear separation from PMO on election matters, operates under committee
- DevelopingLapid calls for unified body to combat election interference, warns of Iran-Russia influence operations
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