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Shin Bet Removes Social Media Accounts over Claims of Foreign Interference in Upcoming Election

The agency said the takedowns targeted foreign influence operations as researchers found about 150 linked accounts on X.

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According to the Shin Bet, multiple accounts were found to be engaging in activities that would allow for foreign influence on the election process.

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Ahead of the October 27 elections in Israel, some social media accounts were removed after it was alleged that they were being used in "foreign influence operations."

·Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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In Israel, ahead of the October 27 elections, some social media accounts were removed, according to Shin Bet, on the grounds that they were allegedly used for "foreign influence activities." The removal process was carried out in cooperation with the Attorney General's Internet Unit and the Central Election Committee.

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Ynet News broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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