Israel says Iran ramping efforts to recruit spies, sow dissent on social media
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As Israel battles Iran’s proxies in Gaza and Lebanon, the Islamic regime is using every means possible to attack Israel, including cyber warfare.
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Additionally, the Shin Bet said, the Iranians tasked their unwitting Israeli agents to send bouquets of flowers and messages to some of the families of those taken hostage by Hamas during its deadly Oct. 7 terror attack on southern Israel. The Shin Bet also said it had uncovered online platforms used by Iran to promote divisive activities against some of the families, including initiating protests near their homes and taking photos during the mass rallies that have been held weekly in Israel.
Dr. Yoel Guzansky, a senior fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University, told Fox News Digital Iran’s actions since the outbreak of the Gaza war following Hamas’ attack "shows that Iran is determined to weaken Israel and uses anything in its power to do so."