Iran-Aligned Emerald Divide Influence Campaign Evolves to Exploit Israel-Hamas Conflict

New research from Recorded Futures Insikt Group describes a complex influence campaign known as Emerald Divide, believed to be conducted by Iranian-aligned actors and active since 2021. The campaign aims to manipulate Israeli society by amplifying ideological divisions and diminishing trust in the Israeli government, particularly by capitalizing on reactions to the Israel-Hamas conflict and other social and political issues. Individual components of this influence campaign have been identified by various entities including Insikt Group, Microsoft, and the Israel Security …

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