Deepfakes, Bots and Distrust: How AI Is Shaping Israel's Election

European Jewish leaders warn Knesset election could trigger new EU sanctions, surge in antisemitism

European Jewish Congress President and World Jewish Congress Vice-President Ariel Muzicant warned that diplomatic reprieve is fragile and may come with caveats regarding election results.

Israel’s AI propaganda was built to silence Palestinians. Now it targets voters at home.

Years of state-backed influence campaigns targeting Palestinians and Western audiences have helped normalise a system of digital manipulation. As Israel heads towards an election, that machinery is increasingly being turned on its own voters.

Israel faces European sanctions and Iran threats ahead of elections

Deepfakes, bots and distrust: How AI is shaping Israel's election

For the first time, AI is playing a major role in Israel's elections. Observers warn that deepfakes, bots and influence campaigns could sway voters.