{
  "id": 17085212,
  "title": "Iran targeted Israeli election, US midterms with cyber, recruitment plans – report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/iran-targeted-israeli-election-us-midterms-with-cyber-recruitment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-913265"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has been actively preparing to interfere in the US midterms and Israel's election, according to recent reports. Officials from Tehran believe disrupting the political processes of both nations will weaken their adversaries politically. Iranian cyber groups have reportedly been set up to target the election systems in the US and Israel. Additionally, Iranian officials are planning to recruit individuals involved in these electoral processes.\n\nThe primary objective appears to be destabilizing both countries, rather than securing victory for specific candidates. Iranian officials view the situation as an extension of their military confrontation with the US and Israel. Israeli authorities have also raised concerns about Iranian attempts to influence the elections, including cyber operations and potential attacks.\n\nThe possibility of a prolonged political deadlock in Israel, with neither Netanyahu nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot able to form a governing coalition, could benefit Iran. This scenario would limit Israel's ability to make major strategic decisions while Iran rebuilds its military capabilities damaged during the conflict.\n\nFurthermore, Iran hopes that Democratic gains in the US midterm elections will constrain President Donald Trump's ability to continue military operations against Iran and support additional Israeli attacks. Iranian officials are also prepared for retaliation if hostilities resume, with the possibility of extending it beyond the targeted military assets.",
  "summary": "With neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot holding a clear path to a coalition, Tehran sees a prolonged stalemate as time to rebuild military capabilities damaged in the conflict.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 9,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/why-arab-parties-may-not-be-the-kingmakers-in-this-israeli-election",
        "published": "2026-10-28T14:30:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "‘Do everything to avoid another election’: Israeli President urges parties amid deadlock",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/do-everything-to-avoid-another-election-israeli-president-urges",
        "published": "2026-10-28T15:07:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Israeli election: Lebanon expects little change in Israeli policy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/israeli-election-lebanon-expects-little-change-in-israeli-policy",
        "published": "2026-10-28T15:36:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Israeli election official demands probe into foreign interference claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/israeli-election-official-demands-probe-into-foreign-interference",
        "published": "2026-10-29T11:25:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Qatar denies interference in Israeli elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/qatar-denies-interference-in-israeli-elections",
        "published": "2026-10-29T12:58:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Israeli election results raise prospect of new Iran attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/israeli-election-results-raise-prospect-of-new-iran-attack",
        "published": "2026-10-29T14:49:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "For these Arab voters, this Israeli election was an exception to their boycott rule",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/for-these-arab-voters-this-israeli-election-was-an-exception-to-their",
        "published": "2026-10-29T15:25:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "‘Qatar should not be used as a scapegoat for political failures of Israeli politicians’: Majed Al Ansari rejects Israeli election interference allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/qatar-should-not-be-used-as-a-scapegoat-for-political-failures-of",
        "published": "2026-10-29T16:26:42.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}