Directorate of Communications denies allegations of interference in Israeli elections

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications Counter Disinformation Center (DMM) made a statement regarding the allegations that Türkiye intervened in the Israeli elections, which were brought to the agenda in some international press organizations and social media platforms.

DMM stated that the allegations that Türkiye intervened in the election process in Israel do not reflect the truth.

DMM DENIES THE CLAIMS

The following statements were made in the statement made on the social media account of the Center for Combating Disinformation:

“Allegations that 'Türkiye intervened in the elections in Israel' in some international media outlets and social media platforms are completely unfounded.

The allegations in question are part of a deliberate and blatant disinformation campaign aimed at manipulating public opinion.

"We are kindly requested not to rely on such unreal news and claims intended to mislead the public."

WHAT HAPPENED?

In the news published in the Israel-based newspaper The Jerusalem Post, it was claimed that foreign actors, including Türkiye and Qatar, intervened in the elections in Israel.

The news claimed that the countries in question transferred money to influence the participation of Arab voters in Israel. It was also stated that Israel's domestic intelligence agency, Shin Bet, was investigating suspicions of possible foreign interference in the elections.