Report Finds Israel Lacks National Policy on Foreign Online Influence

A government probe found that Israel still lacks a national policy and a designated body to coordinate responses to foreign influence campaigns on social media. The report stated that the absence leaves the country exposed, particularly during election periods when attempts to manipulate public debate increase. It noted that the threat was first identified nine years earlier.

The probe described the coming election year as a period of heightened risk for online interference. It specifically referenced concerns about Iranian efforts to meddle in Israeli public discourse through social media. No timeline for establishing a coordinating body or policy was provided in the report.