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Foreign-run social media ‘sleeper cells’ trying to sway upcoming elections, watchdog warns

FakeReporter warns that AI-powered influence networks run by hostile states are infiltrating Israeli politics through seemingly authentic accounts, after Iranian-run fan group for lawmaker stayed online despite repeated alerts to Meta, cyber officials

Raphael Kahan | 12.04.25

Experts sound alarm after viral 10,000-calorie challenge kills fitness influencer

After the sudden death of Russian fitness trainer Dmitry Nuyanzin, who consumed 10,000 calories a day in an online challenge, experts warn that extreme metabolic strain can cause organ failure and fatal arrhythmias, even in healthy young adults

Eitan Gefen | 12.04.25

Most X accounts claiming to post from Gaza are run abroad, ministry says

Analysis by the Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds most X accounts claiming to post from Gaza or the West Bank are actually operated abroad or from unverifiable locations, fueling concerns of coordinated propaganda against Israel

Itamar Eichner | 11.29.25

Why women eating on camera still feels subversive

Mukbang, the viral trend of eating on camera, offers both entertainment and quiet rebellion—especially when women defy long-held taboos around appetite, control and appearance; but as the genre grows, so does concern over its impact on eating habits

Mali Zaidman | 11.29.25

IDF deploys new AI system to track soldiers’ social media leaks: 'We are aware its intrusive'

New AI ‘Morpheus’ tool will scan in real time every public post and image by active duty soldiers, flagging any exposure of bases, weapons or sensitive locations to IDF information security officers

Israel Wullman | 11.26.25

One week off Instagram, TikTok linked to sharp drop in depression and anxiety, study finds

A large US study found that a one-week break from social media cut symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia, especially among those already struggling; researchers say the harm lies less in screen time than in unhealthy, passive use patterns

Tzur Gueta | 11.26.25

Israel’s Roblox boom hits new peak with a sold-out live championship

Roblox has grown from a kids’ game into a vast digital world where children play, create and socialize; as Israel hosts its first live Roblox championship, creators say the platform inspires millions but also brings safety concerns and rising criticism

Daniela Ginsburg | 11.16.25

Antisemitism or TikTok trend? Online slang labels disliked things as ‘spiritually Israeli’

The term has emerged on TikTok and X, as a pejorative expression describing brands, celebrities and cultural trends that are viewed as shallow, overcommercialized or insincere

Hadas Levav | 11.06.25

'I survived the Gaza holocaust': new anti-Israel trend conquering social media

CyberWell reports surge in social media posts using phrase, warning of a cynical distortion of Holocaust memory by Gazan and anti-Israel users; group says the trend fuels antisemitism and dehumanizes Israelis and Jews online

Itamar Eichner | 10.21.25

How an alleged Israeli AI influence campaign attempted to ignite revolution in Iran

New study reveals how PRISONBREAK, a sophisticated AI-driven network believed to be linked to Israel, sought to stir rebellion against Iran’s regime during peak of June's 12-day war

Raphael Kahan | 10.08.25

‘The best defense is offense’: Meet the man behind IsraelTech

Yoel Israel: 'The reason why I like to speak to strangers is because the conversations you have with strangers are different'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 10.04.25

Hillel Fuld's warning: Mass casualty attack against Jews coming

Fuld says antisemitism has hit a boiling point even in Western countries

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 09.20.25

צ'רלי קירק באירוע באוניברסיטה ביוטה, לפני שנורה

The death of Charlie Kirk played out online—and social media didn't flinch

While major news networks avoided airing conservative activist's fatal shooting, graphic footage quickly flooded social media, exposing millions to unfiltered violence and highlighting the diminishing influence of legacy media gatekeeping in the digital age

Israel Wullman | 09.13.25

סמלים של פייסבוק אינסטגרם טיקטוק אוסטרליה אוסרת שימוש של ילדים ב רשתות חברתיות

Study: Heavy social media use in Israel-Hamas war linked to higher anxiety, weaker resilience

Survey of 304 Israelis finds intensive reliance on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook for war news increases distress and erodes confidence in national strength, with women reporting greater anxiety and lower resilience than men

Prof. Keren Dopelt | 09.13.25

WhatsApp’s new upcoming feature lets anyone find you without your phone number

Messaging app rolls out a new feature allowing users to find and message others by username instead of phone number; update, currently in beta for Android, maintains end-to-end encryption and adds optional safety controls

Daniela Ginzburg | 09.01.25

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