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Iran-linked accounts posed as Israelis to sway election
Original: Iran-linked social media accounts posing as Israelis to target election, investigation reveals
An investigation by The Jerusalem Post has found that social media accounts linked to Iran have been posing as Israelis in an effort to influence an election. The accounts reportedly adopted fake Israeli identities to spread content aimed at shaping voter opinion. The report highlights ongoing concerns about foreign interference in elections through coordinated inauthentic behaviour online.
Why now: A new investigation into foreign electoral interference has just been published
Evidence
- Iran-linked social media accounts posing as Israelis to target election, investigation reveals · The Jerusalem Post
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