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Saturday, January 3, 2026
Iran-linked hackers publish Ayelet Shaked’s texts backing 12-day war
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIran-linked hacking group Handala publishes what they claim to be texts from former lawmaker Ayelet Shaked discussing the 12-day war against Iran in June
The messages apparently show Shaked expressing support for the war, which she says is being conducted “for the whole world,” while in conversation with an unnamed individual.
“As revealed in the released chats, it is evident that during the 12-day war, Ayelet Shaked sought, through unofficial means, to orchestrate an attack against the Leader of the Free, Imam @khamenei_ir,” Handala writes on X, referring to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Unveiling the Secrets: Inside the WhatsApp Chats of a Minister
As we pledged, we are now publishing the entirety of former Minister Ayelet Shaked’s WhatsApp conversations. This is not merely a matter of transparency, it is a demonstration of our deep and far-reaching access… https://t.co/H8mxtiWPHo pic.twitter.com/kzm3Xqcm5C
— HANDALA (@Handala_Red) January 3, 2026
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