Suspected Israeli online recruitment operations alarm Iran and Lebanon
Security concerns have risen in Lebanon and Iran after reports of suspected Israeli intelligence activity on social media, including a verified Instagram account that appeared to pose as Mossad and post Arabic-language recruitment appeals. The account, which operates under the handle @themossad_official, has been described as publishing messages aimed at encouraging people to make contact through private channels. Lebanese security officials have warned residents not to engage with the account.The profile is said to feature pinned highlight reels with Arabic labels including "Lebanon," "Israel," "Mossad wants you!," "Protection," and "Think about your future." According to the supplied material, the account... [Continue Reading]
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India artists allege censorship as voter-roll dispute fuels anti-government protests
Artists and satirists in India are accusing the authorities of silencing dissent as online criticism is removed amid growing protests over a controversial voter-roll revision. The dispute has centred on allegations that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is disenfranchising voters, while opposition figures and critics demand scrutiny of the election commission's role. The issue has also drawn attention to the removal of satirical content from social media platforms.A stand-up comic, Brijesh Jha, posted a parody video on Instagram on September 29 after saying his name, along with those of his father and sister, had been removed from a... [Continue Reading]

