Israeli security agencies slow to address foreign election interference

A state comptroller report states that Israeli security agencies responsible for countering foreign online influence have not maintained consistent efforts ahead of the next general election. The Shin Bet security service began treating the issue seriously only in January, according to the report. The National Security Council abandoned related work entirely.

Agency roles and timing The agencies are tasked with protecting the country from foreign influence operations conducted through online channels. The comptroller assessment covers activity in the months leading up to the election. The report concludes that current efforts leave the country exposed to political manipulation from foreign actors.

Reported gaps No additional operational details or specific foreign actors are named in the comptroller findings released so far.