Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
Summary
A French agency claims an Israeli tech company called BlackCore targeted Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney with coordinated online posts before the Scottish Parliament election. BlackCore is accused of running fake social media accounts to spread disinformation against pro-Palestine candidates and others, which the Scottish government finds deeply concerning.Key Facts
- The Israeli firm BlackCore allegedly spread disinformation against John Swinney and the SNP during the Scottish election.
- BlackCore runs "inauthentic" online accounts that coordinate to post comments on Swinney’s social media.
- John Swinney described the Gaza conflict as a man-made humanitarian disaster and warned of possible genocide by Israel.
- The SNP won 58 seats in the Scottish Parliament election on May 7, and Swinney was re-elected as First Minister.
- French authorities asked Israel for explanations about BlackCore’s actions and are investigating who might have commissioned this interference.
- BlackCore states it provides technology and strategies for information warfare to governments and political campaigns.
- The company erased its online presence after the allegations became public.
- Israel’s embassy in Paris denies any intention to interfere in foreign elections and awaits investigation details.
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