- September 5, 2024
- 11:47 pm
- World News
Documents submitted US Department of Justiceas written on September 5, 2024 The Wall Street Journal And Haaretzreveal that The campaign aimed to create a negative perception of Ukraine among Israelis by claiming that the Ukrainian government is “neo-Nazi and dictatorial”.
Campaign objectives and methods
The main goal of Russian information attacks is to sow discord in Israeli society, especially among supporters of the current Netanyahu government. Russia is trying to convince these citizens that Ukraine does not deserve support, and that aid to Ukrainian refugees allegedly poses a threat to Israel. The propaganda was spread through social networks, fake news sites, and fake accounts posing as Israeli citizens.
The campaign also aims to create false parallels between Russian and Israeli national security policies. Russia is trying to convince Israelis that “their country faces the same threats as Russia,” thus justifying Russian aggression against Ukraine. This is done in order to increase support for the Kremlin in Israeli society, which is a direct threat to international unity against Russian aggression.
Disinformation and manipulation
One of the key aspects of the Russian campaign has been the use of the Holocaust to discredit Ukraine. Russian propaganda claims that Ukrainian nationalists, particularly followers of Stepan Bandera, “were responsible for the extermination of Jews during World War II.” This distorted historical narrative is used to create a false image in Israelis of modern Ukraine as inheriting “Nazi ideas.” This is extremely dangerous, as it undermines Jewish-Ukrainian relations, which have been significantly strengthened in recent years.
Moreover, Russian propaganda was not limited to Israeli audiences. It also tried to influence American Jewish communities by creating fake websites imitating well-known publications such as Forward And The Washington Post. These sites distributed pro-Kremlin articles aimed at increasing anti-Ukrainian sentiment and undermining trust in the American government. Particular attention was paid to spreading false claims that the United States had allegedly “surrendered Israel to Hezbollah,” which was also part of an attempt to discredit American policy in the eyes of Israelis.
Danger for Israel
Russia’s information attacks pose a significant threat to Israeli society. The use of disinformation, manipulation, and historical trauma threatens the country’s internal unity, fuels hatred and mistrust toward Ukraine, and could ultimately weaken international support for Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. Moreover, Russia’s attempts to drive a wedge between Israel and its Western allies could lead to Israel’s isolation on the world stage, weakening its position in global security issues.
Consequences for Ukraine and Israel
For Ukraine, this sets a dangerous precedent, as it undermines efforts to strengthen international support in its fight against Russian aggression. Weakening Israeli support for Ukraine could lead to a reduction in humanitarian and political aid, which is highly undesirable in the current situation. Moreover, such actions by Russia could sow discord in relations between Ukraine and Israel, which also plays into the hands of the Kremlin.
From the Israeli perspective, the Russian campaign threatens their own security and stability. If Russian propaganda can convince a significant part of Israeli society that Ukraine does not deserve help, this will create favorable conditions for further information attacks. Israel may find itself in a situation where its public opinion is inclined to support pro-Russian interests, which will weaken its strategic partnership with Western countries and threaten national interests.
Conclusion
Russia’s information campaign against Israel is an example of how the Kremlin uses manipulation and disinformation to achieve its goals in the international arena. Such actions pose a serious threat to both Ukraine and Israel and require a decisive response from both countries. Israel and Ukraine must strengthen their cooperation to counter these information attacks, protect their interests, and maintain international unity against Russian aggression.
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