Political interference: Foreign bots attempt to influence Israel's political discourse
Kan News investigation reveals foreign-linked bot networks active on October 7, spreading anti-Israel narratives, returned, seeking to influence Israel’s political discourse ahead of the elections.
Former PA minister Sufian Abu Zaida, known as Coal Eyes, denied allegations that he attempted to sway the Israeli election held in late October 2023. During an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Abu Zaida maintained that he, as a mediator, had no control over the timing of the reporting on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's warning message to Israel.
The UAE's President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan allegedly conveyed the message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but Netanyahu's office denied these claims. Abu Zaida stressed that his responsibility was to relay Sinwar's message, which indicated that Hamas planned to present "cards" that could cause a significant impact on negotiations by the end of September.
He acknowledged that October 7 was a "reckless gamble" with devastating consequences for Palestinians.
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