TEL AVIV – Two Israeli news publications* The Jerusalem Post *and *Maariv* werehacked on the second anniversary of the US assassination of top Iraniangeneral Qasem Soleimani.
The Israeli publications were targeted early Monday as a picture of anuclear facility being blown up was uploaded. Hackers also added textsaying ‘we are close to you where you do not think about it’.
Meanwhile, Israel’s most-read newspaper described the hacking as a ‘directthreat’ to the country. The main page of the news site featured abullet-shaped object shooting out of a red ring once worn by a formerIranian general whose convoy was attacked by missiles fired from a US drone.
“We are aware of the apparent hacking of our website, alongside a directthreat of Israel. We are working to resolve the issue & thank readers foryour patience and understanding”, the publication wrote in a social mediapost.
The publication also added that it remains unclear whether the hackers werefrom Iran or elsewhere. Iranian authorities have not claimed responsibilityfor the cyberattack but marked commemorations for the slain Soleimani.
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On the second anniversary of Gen. Soleimani, thousands rallied in the Iraqicapital to mark the anniversary while Iran also called on the UN to takeformal action against America and allies for the assassination of its topgeneral.
In a letter to the UN General Assembly published late on Saturday, thelegal department of Iran’s presidential office called for all legalinitiatives in its power, including issuing a resolution to condemn the USand discourage similar moves in the future.
Last week, Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at the close of five daysof military drills that generals said were a warning to Israel and includeda mock strike on Israel’s nuclear facility.
