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Police and Shin Bet have launched a joint investigation following the discovery of threatening leaflets distributed in mailboxes across northern Tel Aviv. The Handala group, identified as Iran-linked hackers, has claimed responsibility for the operation, asserting that dozens of operatives distributed hundreds of thousands of flyers throughout the city.

The incident marks a significant escalation in cyber-enabled harassment campaigns targeting Israeli civilians. The coordination between law enforcement and Israel’s security service indicates the authorities are treating the matter with considerable seriousness given the scale of distribution and foreign state attribution.

This development reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, with hostile actors using hybrid tactics combining digital and physical operations to intimidate the Israeli population.

Sources: Ynet, Times of Israel