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Pro-Israel bot network suspected of targeting Irish troops in Lebanon


Suspected bots encourage attacks on outposts while accusing peacekeepers of anti-Israeli views

This disinformation has included false claims on social media that Irish troops are sympathetic to Hizbullah and have purposely failed to enforce Unifil’s mandate to disarm the militant group. But sources noted it mirrors similar campaigns carried out by the Israeli government, including an operation launched last year that used sophisticated bot networks to target US legislators and shore up support for Israel’s invasion of Gaza. He said Defence Forces headquarters is “in constant contact with Irish personnel deployed in all mission areas overseas, including Unifil, through secure communication means”.

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