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Iran-linked accounts posing as Israelis to sway election, probe finds
Original: Iran-linked social media accounts posing as Israelis to target election, investigation reveals
An investigation has revealed that social media accounts linked to Iran have been posing as Israelis in an effort to influence an election. The covert network used fake Israeli identities to spread content aimed at shaping voter opinion. The findings have raised fresh concerns about foreign interference in elections and the use of false personas to manipulate political discourse online.
Why now: Fresh evidence of foreign election interference is drawing attention amid heightened sensitivity around election security.
Evidence
- Iran-linked social media accounts posing as Israelis to target election, investigation reveals · The Jerusalem Post
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