Israeli citizens have received threatening text messages allegedly from an Iranian-backed hacking team warning that they have hijacked the nation’s radar systems, stating: “You only have a few hours to fix the systems.”
The so-called Handala threat group in a message on Telegram it claims to have sent 500,000 warning messages to Israeli citizens, which contain anti-Israel rhetoric from the government, according to an article from the Jerusalem Times.
“The people will pay for the crimes and foolishness of your leaders. There is no doubt that your leaders will regret these foolish exploits. Evacuate the cities; perhaps you will see less damage!” we read in the message. “Do not hesitate and do not sleep; the chance of escape is less than ten seconds, and perhaps your city will be chosen.”
Israeli officials have not verified the group’s claims, which have surfaced Iranian missile and drone attacks against Israel during the weekend.