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Turkish Hackers Leak Israeli Minister's Info, Issue Death Threats

9/12/2025

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A Turkish hacker group leaked Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's phone number and called him on September 11, 2025, insulting him during the call.
They took a screenshot of his face before disconnecting.
The group sent threatening WhatsApp messages, including one stating, “your death is near.”
Katz faced numerous hostile messages following the leak.
He has served as defense minister since November 2024, making controversial remarks about Yemen's Houthi movement.

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A Turkish hacker group leaked Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's phone number and called him on September 11, 2025, insulting him during the call.
They took a screenshot of his face before disconnecting.
The group sent threatening WhatsApp messages, including one stating, “your death is near.”
Katz faced numerous hostile messages following the leak.
He has served as defense minister since November 2024, making controversial remarks about Yemen's Houthi movement.