Anonymous SMS with slander shocked Russian-speakers – Yisrael Beitenu responds
The political party Yisrael Beitenu (NDI) has officially appealed to law enforcement agencies and the Central Elections Commission over a large-scale information attack. This was reported by the party's press service. In recent days, Russian-speaking…
Assessment
A coordinated smear campaign using anonymous SMS messages has targeted Russian-speaking Israelis with fake and offensive content about Avigdor Liberman and his family. Yisrael Beiteinu has formally asked police and the Central Elections Committee to investigate who organized and funded the operation. The attack signals that information warfare is already underway ahead of elections, and the response from authorities will test whether existing legal tools can deter anonymous digital smear campaigns.