Iranian fakes and elections in Israel: details of the investigation

An investigation by the Golden Owl platform uncovered a coordinated network of 35 suspicious profiles spreading provocative materials ahead of the elections in Israel. The campaign was conducted in four languages, covering over 21,000 publications and 947,000 views. The main themes were Netanyahu's responsibility for the events of October 7, corruption, and fraud.

The Golden Owl platform conducted an investigation that uncovered a coordinated network of 35 suspicious profiles that purposefully spread provocative materials ahead of the parliamentary elections in Israel. The campaign was conducted in four languages: Hebrew, Arabic, English, and Russian. The network included 32 accounts posing as ordinary citizens and three channels imitating media outlets. Over 21,000 publications were analyzed from August 22 to September 22. The total reach exceeded 947,000 views, generating over 9,000 reactions. The main themes of the campaign were Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's responsibility for the tragic events of October 7, corruption scandals, the issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription, and threats of election fraud. Experts noted signs of centralized management: synchronized publication, text repetition, and changes in profile backstories. Additionally, 362 accounts were found that reposted bot materials, likely unaware of their origin.