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IDF says it uncovered Hezbollah plot to gather military intel with at least 17 fake social media profiles

By Emanuel Fabian 26 September 2024, 7:40 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

An image released by the IDF showing some of the 17 fake social media profiles operated by the Hezbollah terror group in a plot to gather intelligence on the military, September 26, 2024. (IDF Spokesperson)
An image released by the IDF showing some of the 17 fake social media profiles operated by the Hezbollah terror group in a plot to gather intelligence on the military, September 26, 2024. (IDF Spokesperson)

The IDF says it has uncovered at least 17 fake social media profiles operated by the Hezbollah terror group in a plot to gather intelligence on the military.

The profiles, uncovered by the IDF’s Information Security Department, tried to trick soldiers into revealing sensitive information about their location in bases and troop locations, the military says.

The IDF says some of the profiles presented themselves as soldiers, and the Hezbollah operatives, using the fake profiles, would build personal relationships with troops over social media apps with messages, audio recordings, and video calls.

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