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Iranian Hackers Claim Breach of Israeli Ministers' Phones

1/3/2026

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The Iranian hacking group Handala claims it breached Israeli minister Ayelet Shaked's phone and released images from her service and personal life.
They also claim access to content from Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev's device.
Handala mocked Israeli officials, alleging they misled the public about breaches involving Naftali Bennett and Tzachi Braverman.
The Prime Minister's Office dismissed the incident as a data leak, not a hack, despite recent leaked correspondence.

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The Iranian hacking group Handala claims it breached Israeli minister Ayelet Shaked's phone and released images from her service and personal life.
They also claim access to content from Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev's device.
Handala mocked Israeli officials, alleging they misled the public about breaches involving Naftali Bennett and Tzachi Braverman.
The Prime Minister's Office dismissed the incident as a data leak, not a hack, despite recent leaked correspondence.