Israel is worried about possible interference by Russia in the upcoming national elections.

According to a report by Ben Caspit in Maariv, Israel has asked Russia to refrain from any form of interference in the election cycle.

The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), by order of Prime Minister Yair Lapid, contacted its Russian counterpart with the appeal.

Three years ago the former chief of the Shin Bet, Nadav Argaman, warned of potential foreign interference in elections, mainly through cyberspace.... Read More: Arutz-7