Fake Invitations Sent to Two Israeli Ministers by Iranian Government Agents

Israeli media reported on Sunday, November 25, that agents of the Iranian government sent fake invitations to two ministers of Israel, inviting them to participate in the Hanukkah ceremony in New York City. According to the newspaper 'Israel Hayom', the agents of the Islamic Republic pretended to invite the ministers of national resilience and cultural heritage from the Chabad movement, but security investigations revealed the fraudulent nature of the emails sent. In these emails, they impersonated 'Rabbi Yitzhak Shafer' and provided details about the ceremony, including prominent American Jewish figures attending it. The Iranian agents even offered to take care of travel and accommodation arrangements for the two Israeli ministers. Israeli security services concluded from their investigation of these emails that they were likely sent by agents affiliated with the Iranian government, with the aim of gathering information or establishing contact with senior Israeli officials. The Chabad movement announced that it is aware of this suspicious action and is following it in coordination with Israeli security organizations. In recent months, the Islamic Republic of Iran has attempted to establish contact with Israeli targets and officials through a series of deception operations and disinformation campaigns. Microsoft reported an increase in cyberattacks and virtual campaigns by the Islamic Republic against Israel.