🇷🇺Russian Influence Campaigns and Strategic Implications for Israel

These sources examine the rise of anti-Semitism in Russia and the system of foreign influence that the Kremlin has exerted on Israel since the invasion of Ukraine and the outbreak of the “Iron Swords” war. The texts describe how the Russian government uses conspiratorial narratives, combining Soviet-era prejudices with modern propaganda, to portray the West as responsible for global instability. Through sophisticated digital campaigns such as “doppelganger,” Russia is working to deepen social divisions within Israel, weaken the alliance with the United States, and encourage support for its policies. In addition, the sources indicate a worrying shift in Moscow’s official attitude toward Judaism and Israel, from relative tolerance to the overt use of anti-Semitic rhetoric as a political tool. Finally, the articles recommend national defensive measures, including legislation and increased public awareness, to counter the Russian information warfare that threatens Israeli cohesion.