Russia rejects security chief’s warning that it will meddle in Israeli elections

Published: 11 January 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Shin Bet head says intelligence points to Russian cyberattack, and warns Chinese investments could pose a threat. Moscow insists it won’t intervene

'Russia doesn't interfere': Kremlin shrugs off Israeli warning on election meddling (Haaretz)
Kremlin spokesman says Moscow 'did not intervene, does not intervene and does not intend to intervene'; Shin Bet chief warned a 'foreign country' intends to meddle in upcoming election

Russia: We are not interfering in Israeli elections, don't read Israeli media (Ynet)
Kremlin spokesman responds to warning by Shin Bet chief that foreign nation intended to launch cyber-attacks in order to influence Israel's April 9 vote; security service it is more than capable of fending off cyber-attacks

Chinese investments in Israel could pose security threat, Shin Bet chief warns (Haaretz)
Nadav Argaman says Israel needs legislation to supervise Chinese involvement in country's projects; State Looking into tighter control over foreign investment following US pressure

Cartoon: Amos Biderman (Haaretz)