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Israel's Election Security Lacks Readiness for Cyber Threats

12/9/2025

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State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned at Tel Aviv University’s Cyber Week that Israel is unprepared for foreign interference in the 2026 elections.
He cited deficiencies in the government's readiness to counter cyber threats, especially from Iran.
Englman said such interference could undermine public confidence, disrupt election day, and distort results.
An ongoing audit reviews the government's response to these threats.

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State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned at Tel Aviv University’s Cyber Week that Israel is unprepared for foreign interference in the 2026 elections.
He cited deficiencies in the government's readiness to counter cyber threats, especially from Iran.
Englman said such interference could undermine public confidence, disrupt election day, and distort results.
An ongoing audit reviews the government's response to these threats.