France Accuses Israeli Firm BlackCore of Election Meddling

France has accused the Israeli firm BlackCore of interfering in elections, including those in Scotland and New York City. French officials are seeking explanations regarding the company's alleged global election meddling activities.

11 Jun, 18:56 — 12 Jun, 13:35

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Why this matters

Allegations of election meddling by private firms pose a significant threat to democratic processes and public trust in electoral outcomes. This story highlights the transnational nature of such operations and the international diplomatic implications when firms from one country are accused of interfering in others.

Key entitiesBlackCore French officials New York Scotland France Unbowed party (LFI)

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What 6 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The Israeli firm BlackCore is suspected of election meddling.
French officials have raised concerns about BlackCore's activities.
BlackCore is suspected of interfering in elections in New York and Scotland.
Previous reports linked BlackCore to an online smear campaign in French local elections.

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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BlackCore is suspected of interfering in local elections in France.

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BlackCore is suspected of interfering in elections in New York and Scotland.

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French authorities are seeking an explanation from Israel regarding BlackCore's activities.

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BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three candidates from the hard-left France Unbowed party (LFI).

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Coverage gaps

Mention of BlackCore's alleged involvement in operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as other countries beyond New York, Scotland, and France.

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The specific political party targeted in the French smear campaign (France Unbowed party, LFI).

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Mention of BlackCore's alleged involvement in operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as other countries beyond New York, Scotland, and France.
The specific political party targeted in the French smear campaign (France Unbowed party, LFI).

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klix-bacentercenterurgent—Reports allegations, emphasizes French request for explanation

channel-news-asiacentercenterneutralMostly FactualNeutral reporting of French official's statement

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual, reporting on the allegations without significant political framing, although one outlet highlights the French request for explanation.

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The GuardianMostly Factual80d ago

France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP

Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in France, New York and elsewhere France’s cyber-security agency has accused an Israeli firm called BlackCore of interfering in the Scottish elections earlier this year by targeting the first minister, John Swinney. The disinformation detection agency Viginum said BlackCore had used proxy social media accounts to target Swinney, the Scottish National party and the Scottish government on four occasions this year. Contin...

By Severin Carrell Scotland editor and Angelique Chrisafis in Paris

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France 24High80d ago

France accuses Israel’s BlackCore of meddling in elections around the world

Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France's local elections in March, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland, and operating in Angola and Togo, France's disinformation detection service, Viginum, said on Thursday.

By FRANCE24

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual81d ago

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

Last month, Reuters reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three candidates from the hard-left France Unbowed party (LFI).

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual81d ago

Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says

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Coverage Timeline

First report: channel-news-asia · 11 Jun, 18:56|Full coverage: 6 · 20h|Window: 20h

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channel-news-asia11 Jun, 18:56First to report

Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says

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jerusalem-post11 Jun, 20:04

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

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klix-ba12 Jun, 04:44

Francuzi otkrili međunarodni skandal: Izraelci krojili izbore širom svijeta, Pariz hitno traži objašnjenje

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France 2412 Jun, 10:18

France accuses Israel’s BlackCore of meddling in elections around the world

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The Guardian12 Jun, 13:35

France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP

1h later

index-hr12 Jun, 14:43Latest update

Francuska optužila izraelsku tvrtku za upletanje u škotske izbore

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from localized allegations in France to a broader international concern involving multiple countries, indicating a potentially wider scope of BlackCore's alleged activities.

Initial Allegations in FranceLast month (prior to June 11)

BlackCore was initially suspected of an online smear campaign targeting candidates in French local elections, as reported by Reuters.

Expanded SuspicionsJune 11-12

French officials publicly stated suspicions that BlackCore also meddled in elections in New York and Scotland.

France Accuses Israeli Firm BlackCore of Election Meddling

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France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP

France accuses Israel’s BlackCore of meddling in elections around the world

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says

Coverage Timeline

Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says

Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

Francuzi otkrili međunarodni skandal: Izraelci krojili izbore širom svijeta, Pariz hitno traži objašnjenje

France accuses Israel’s BlackCore of meddling in elections around the world

France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP

Francuska optužila izraelsku tvrtku za upletanje u škotske izbore

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