Iranian interference in the elections in Israel
Israel finds itself in a worrying situation just months before a major election year: nine years after the threat was first identified, the country still has no national policy or government body dedicated to coordinating…
Assessment
Israel is approaching a major election year without a dedicated national body to counter foreign online influence campaigns, a gap first flagged nine years ago. The outgoing State Comptroller's report highlights how this leaves the country exposed to manipulation by hostile actors, particularly Iran. The question now is whether the government will act before the election cycle accelerates or remain vulnerable.