French charges Israel firm over digital incitement
The article focused on accusations against an Israeli company known as "Black Cube" for conducting digital interventions in the French municipal elections held in March 2024, aiming to influence their outcomes. According to the French "Vigenom" agency, which operates under the Ministry of Defense and National Security, the disinformation campaign was established by another Israeli company called "Black Code." They employed methods such as placing QR codes on election posters and directing users to fake websites to tarnish the reputation of candidates from the "France Ascendant" party. Investigations confirmed indicators of Israeli involvement, including Hebrew characters in technical data and accounts linked to Tel Aviv. The campaign targeted candidates from various regions, including Marseille, Toulouse, and Romainville, and also aimed to influence pro-Palestinian stances and incite religious and political divisions in France. These developments come amid growing caution regarding foreign digital interference in French elections, amid increasing evidence of external involvement from Israel and other locations.
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