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WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app
Russia began limiting calls on messaging platforms last year, accusing them of refusing to share information with law enforcement.
Handala hackers claim to have hacked former MK Ayelet Shaked's phone, share pictures, videos online
Privacy takes a leap: The end of the phone number on WhatsApp?
Israel’s Foreign Ministry names two UNRWA employees as Hamas terrorists, citing new evidence
Dead Sea hotel worker conducted espionage for Iran, indictment charges
The defendant was allegedly contacted via Telegram last year and paid 12,000 shekels to carry out tasks for an Iranian agent.
UK COVID denier convicted of terrorism after posting encouragement for violent uprising
The individual, who is a COVID denier, was convicted of terrorism after encouraging a violent uprising against the British government.
Abakar Abakarov, Dagestani Islamist linked to 2023 airport pogrom, found dead in Turkey
Abakarov had been on Russia’s federal wanted list since November 14, 2023, after authorities linked him to the 2023 unrest in Dagestan’s capital.
Dutch teenagers arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, report says
The Telegraaf reported that the boys had been contacted by pro-Russian hackers on Telegram.
False Telegram post claims Iranian missiles aimed at Israel
Several Hebrew-language media outlets picked up the message and republished it without independent verification.
Hamas publishes video of Gaza hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel
In the video, Gilboa-Dalal said he couldn't believe he was still alive after 22 months of war, and that he was being held in Gaza City.
Editor's Notes: Israel’s media landscape has changed, and so has the country - comment
After October 7, Israelis moved from TV bulletins to social feeds, with Channel 14 gaining ground.
Russia orders state-backed app, WhatsApp rival, to be pre-installed on all phones and tablets
Russia's government is seeking greater control over the internet space.
Russia starts restricting some calls on Telegram and WhatsApp, Interfax says
Russia has long sought to establish what it calls digital sovereignty by promoting home-grown services.
Telegram founder reveals: "I will bequeath all my wealth to my 100 children"
Pavel Durov, the man behind Telegram, plans to distribute his multi-billion-dollar fortune among his 100 descendants – including those born from sperm donations over 15 years.
