Suspected Israeli online operations cause alarm in Iran and Lebanon

aljazeera.com·Mohammad Mansour·2026-10-14T16:51:12.000Z
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It investigates how Israeli intelligence agencies, such as Mossad, are allegedly using social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to recruit informants in Lebanon and Iran, leveraging economic hardships and targeted messaging in local dialects. The report highlights warnings from Lebanese authorities, the exposure of fake recruitment pages, and concerns over espionage targeting Hezbollah’s support networks.

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