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#ExclusiveThread 🧵| Delving deeper into our ongoing research, we unmask the individuals at the heart of an Israeli bot network with ties to their intelligence units.

💡Building on our earlier investigations, we've spent months laying bare Israeli bot farms that operate under the guise of Arab users, attempting to sway Arab public sentiment to further a particular narrative.
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🔻In the course of our unyielding investigation into various Israeli bot farms, previously documented by our team, we identified a web of principal accounts that drew our attention due to their mutual ties. These pivotal accounts are:

✅ alk3aam
✅ Ultima
✅ Tomas
✅ Moran T
✅ Fahd Al-Jubairi
✅ Palestinians no context
✅ Egyptians out of context
✅ Al-Sahwa no context
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🔻What immediately stood out were the notably similar names used by some of these accounts, a pattern evident from their interaction map. Just as telling was their connection to Edy Cohen.

🔻These accounts portrayed a tight-knit web of communications among themselves and other users they engaged with. For instance, users actively communicating with an account such as "@alk3aam" were also in dialogue with "Ultima" and other linked accounts, while concurrently connecting with @EdyCohen and @karimGahin1.
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🔻This suggests that the individuals working to amplify the reach of these accounts were also actively promoting @EdyCohen's content and supporting his agenda.
🔻Continuing with our investigation, our focus narrowed to @Alk3aam. A deep dive into his tweets revealed notable interactions, particularly with an account named "@MoranT555," several months post its inception. This particular exchange proved to be a cornerstone in our analysis.
🔻The exchange between "@Alk3aam" and "MoranT555" in 2021 appeared to be friendly, suggesting a level of familiarity between them, prompting us to ask: who is the person behind @MoranT555?
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🔻It seems that Moran presents herself differently on various platforms. On (X), she portrays herself as an Israeli Zionist with a deep love for Arabic music, traditional folklore, and classic songs. A closer examination of her account reveals her fluency in Arabic and even a proficiency in parsing. But this was merely the prologue; and what comes next holds paramount significance. @MoranT555

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🔻Our analysis led us to @MoranT555's LinkedIn profile, where she identifies as an Israeli blogger studying Arab cultures, particularly the Gulf region, a crucial detail to our investigation. Image
🔻Digging deeper, we stumbled upon a 2016 post from an Israeli academy dedicated to Arabic studies, which identified Moran as a teacher of the language. This academy primarily preps young talents for roles in the realms of intelligence and military. Image
🔻The academy's syllabus is tailored to impart knowledge that enables students to extract intelligence-centric details, decipher Middle Eastern activist tendencies, and delve deep into the intricacies of Arab cultures, diverse dialects, and age-old proverbs. The crowning ambition here is to shape individuals deeply rooted in the essence of Arab history, its vibrant cultures, and sectarian dynamics, equipping them to converse effortlessly with Arab societies.

‼️Is it starting to make sense now?
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🔻Eekad's investigative team has unveiled an additional photograph showcasing @MoranT555 in the company of four students linked to the "Orientalist Cultivation" department.

‼️This specialized curriculum is designed to adeptly mold young Israelis in the art of embodying Arab identities. Central to the image is an Israeli military officer, with an accompanying caption highlighting their enrolment in a program dubbed "The Importance of Arabic in Intelligence Operations.
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🔻This course provides these students with comprehensive instruction in the Arabic language, Sharia rulings, fatwas, and the Holy Qur’an, along with insights into Arabic dialects, enabling them to read and write fluently. @MoranT555 Image
🔻This particular image was instrumental, guiding our researchers to the crux of our findings.

🔻Further exploration into @MoranT555's undertakings led to the discovery of a November 2020 interview labeled "The Stellar Network Bridging Israel and the Arab World." Within this dialogue, Moran was joined by three other women, one of whom was Sapir Levi, who oversees Arabic-speaking accounts for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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🔻In this revealing interview, @MoranT555 acknowledged her position as an Arabic language tutor, utilizing her proficiency to challenge the pro-Palestinian perspective conveyed by Arab media amidst conflicts. Image
🔻Sapir Levi @LeviMiz delved deeper into her normalization media campaign, emphasizing "their meticulously crafted tactics and strategies tailored for diverse Arab social media audiences, along with an evaluation of their reactions to Israeli efforts aimed at shaping Arab viewpoints."
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🔻It's important to note that Sapir Levi @LeviMiz had prior associations with Sam Youssef, a figure we've previously tied to Israeli bot farms working to mold Arab viewpoints:
🔻The interview, shedding light on Israel's efforts to mold Arab discourse, aligns with the uptick in Israeli bot network activities we've noticed since late 2020. @MoranT555 @LeviMiz

💡For a deeper dive, refer to Eekad's past probes into this network:
🔻Digging deep into @MoranT555's activities, we stumbled upon a Telegram group under her sole administration, amassing a notable 6,000 members. This group keenly observes Arab sentiments, scrutinizes Arabic content, and tracks key influencers in the arena. Image
🔻@MoranT555 consistently posts notable tweets within this group, highlighting content from @karimGahin1—a handle we've previously tied to Israeli bot farms:
🔻Along with tweets from Fahd Al-Jubairi, Tomas, and Alk3aam, the core accounts we've spotlighted in this probe. @MoranT555 Image
‼️Her role also extends to providing bot farms with specific content, leading to a striking similarity between her postings and those of other accounts in the network. @MoranT555 @karimGahin1 Image
💡Our revelations paint a vivid picture. By highlighting the ties between Alk3aam and Moran's accounts, we emphasize their cardinal roles in a synchronized Israeli network. Still, a closer look is needed to decode the intricate workings of the other primary accounts.
🔻The intricate connections observed within this network led us to meticulously dissect these accounts and their intercommunications, unearthing essential findings that augment our grasp of the broader scenario. Image
🔻Upon a thorough examination of tweets and content shared by these accounts since their creation date, a distinct pattern emerges:

1⃣The 'Palestinians no context' account adopts a Saudi persona to vehemently criticize Palestinians, accusing them of capitalizing on their suffering.
2⃣In a parallel manner, the 'Egyptians out of context' account, while also masquerading as Saudi, directs its critique towards Egyptians, frequently portraying them inaccurately as Copts instead of Arabs.
3⃣Meanwhile, 'Sahwa No Context' camouflages itself under a Saudi identity to satirize Saudis, predominantly those with religious inclinations, utilizing a barrage of satirical videos and images.

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💡The synergy in identity, intention, and tactics among these accounts crystallizes their ultimate goal: to exacerbate divisions, echoing the perspective shared by Sapir Levi. Nonetheless, the story takes on added depth when considering other main accounts.
Further probe into other accounts has exposed the following recurring patterns and inconsistencies:

📍Accounts such as @tomas_4040, @Lltma10, and @alk3aam exhibit synchronized posting times, use identical language, and employ a feeble Saudi dialect that contradicts their professed Saudi background. Despite this linguistic inconsistency, they frequently perpetuate a divisive narrative intended to sow discord among Arabs.



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💡In addition, investigating these accounts revealed distinct themes in their tweets, with feigned hostility towards Israeli accounts.

📍For instance, Fahd Al-Jubairi - a central account within this network - launched a barrage of attacks against Edy Cohen in various tweets prior to propagating the same Israeli narrative promoted by Cohen.

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📍Similarly, @alk3aam employs a dual approach, alternately criticizing and supporting Edy Cohen. So, what deeper intent could this hint at?
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💡The pronounced aversion shown by these accounts to Edy Cohen looks to be a strategic facade, obscuring their Israeli links, prompting us to shed light on their patterns.
‼️🔴 As previously highlighted, these accounts, forming a vast web of Israeli bot farms, have spent years sowing discord among Arabs. Their efforts have aimed to ignite tensions between groups such as Saudis and Egyptians, Egyptians and Palestinians, Moroccans and Algerians, among others. Their campaign against Palestinians became particularly aggressive after October 7.
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‼️🔴 While their past efforts were aimed at driving a wedge among Arabs, today they're centered on eroding Palestinian rights—two objectives that undeniably echo Israel's agenda.
‼️🔴 A deep dive into Edy Cohen's account brought to light an important tweet from August 2021. In it, Cohen highlighted "the ease with which racial divisions can be sowed among Arabs."

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💡Given its timing before the bot network's rise, this tweet is key to an ongoing investigation by Eekad, with detailed findings soon to follow. Image
🟥📢 We're only scratching the surface of this intricate network. With each step, we draw closer to revealing its core architects. Stay tuned, as our forthcoming revelations promise to be truly eye-opening.

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Aug 31
#تحقيقات🧵| نسف.. تفجير.. احتلال للمستشفيات، واعتقال طال القُصَّر، مشاهد مروعة تكررت بكل رقعة في غزة.

🔻لكن المفارقة أن من وثّقها هذه المرة لم يكونوا الضحايا أو الصحفيين، بل جنود وحدات الهندسة الإسرائيلية أنفسهم، الذين نشروا جرائمهم على العلن عبر حساباتهم.

🔻تحقيق جديد لـ "إيكاد" يتتبّع حسابات هؤلاء الجنود التابعين لكتيبتي 603 و605 ليكشف كيف تحولوا إلى أداة منظمة للهدم والتهجير والإبادة.

❓فما أبرز الانتهاكات التي قام بها أولئك الجنود؟ وكيف تحول دور وحدات الهندسة من المهام العسكرية إلى آلة منظمة لاقتلاع بيئة مدنية كاملة؟Image
🔻منذ بداية حرب الإبادة على غزة دفع جيش الاحتلال بجميع كتائبه القتالية إلى الميدان، وفي مقدمتها سلاح الهندسة القتالية، الذي تحوّل إلى أداة رئيسية للهدم والحصار والتهجير.

🔻في إطار سلسلة تحقيقات "إيكاد" حول جرائم جنود الاحتلال في غزة، وتتبع ما وثقوه عبر حساباتهم على مواقع التواصل، نتتبع هنا عناصر كتيبتي 603 و605 الهندسية، الذين سجّلوا بأنفسهم بالصوت والصورة ما ارتكبوه من انتهاكات داخل القطاع.
📌قبل البدء في كشف جرائم عناصر الكتيبتين نتعرف أولًا على سلاح الهندسة الإسرائيلي العامل في غزة:

⬅️تتركز مهامه الأساسية حول البحث عن الأنفاق وتدميرها وتفخيخ المباني وهدمها، إلى جانب تدمير البنية التحتية للمرافق الحيوية في غزة.

⬅️وينقسم السلاح إلى 3 أنواع؛ سلاح الهندسة الثقيلة، وسلاح الهندسة المدرعة، وسلاح هندسة المهام الخاصة.

⬅️وأصبح يُمثِّل أداة مركزية هدفها محو البيئة المدنية، وترويع السكان، وتمكين تقدم القوات الأخرى في مناطق حضرية مكتظة.

▶️لنبدأ معًا في كشف جرائم جنود تلك الكتائب..Image
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Aug 12
#تحقيقات🧵| لم تكن الطائرات وحدها من استهدفت "أنس الشريف"، فبين أبناء شعبه هناك من برر لاستهدافه..
شخصيات موالية للسلطة الفلـ.ـسطينية، قادوا حملة تشويه وتحريض ضد الصحفي "أنس الشريف"، وكرروا النمط ذاته لاستهداف سابقيه الصحفيين، وتناسقت أدوارهم مع الاحتلال في تبرير جرائمه بحق المدنيين، وقصف المستشفيات.

🔻فريق "إيكاد" يتتبّع خيوط شبكة إعلامية ورقمية موالية للسلطة الفلـ.ـسطينية، ليكشف كيف تماهت رواياتها مع خطاب الاحتلال، حتى بدت كجزء من ماكينة واحدة تُحرّض قبل القصف، وتبرّر بعده.

❓فكيف تشكّلت هذه الشبكة؟ ومن أبرز وجوهها ومنصاتها؟ وكيف تنسجم مع الرواية الإسرائيلية لاستهداف الصحفيين والمستشفيات والحراك الشعبي في غـ.ـزة؟Image
📌نوضح بدايةً أننا في هذا التحقيق اعتمدنا على منهجيات دراسية وبحثية متخصصة، وتحليلات متعددة الطبقات استمرت لشهور، وذلك من أجل:

⬅️كشف الشبكة الرقمية الموالية للسلطة والشخصيات الفاعلة بها.

⬅️رصد الأدوات الرقمية التي تحقق من خلالها إستراتيجيتها الإعلامية.

⬅️تفكيك السرديات التي تروّجها هذه الشبكة وآليات نشرها.

⬅️تحليل منهجية التناسق مع الاحتلال من خلال نموذجي "التحريض قبل الاستهداف" و"التبرير بعد الاستهداف".

◀️لنبدأ في تفكيك هذه المحاور..
🔻أول ما نحلله في تحقيقنا هنا هو حالة الصحفي الشهيد "أنس الشريف" الذي لم يكن استشهاده على يد طيران الاحتلال أمرًا مفاجئًا أو حدثًا معزولًا عن الفضاء الرقمي، بل سبق الاستهداف حملة تحريض علنية شنتها حسابات الاحتلال، بقيادة المتحدث باسم جيش الاحتلال "أفيخاي أدرعي".

🔻تتبع فريق إيكاد الحملة منذ انطلاقها في أكتوبر 2024، ووجد أنها ركزت على اتهام "الشريف" بالانتماء لحمـ.ـاس، والتشكيك في مصداقية تغطيته الصحفية.

🔻ومع الوقت، تصاعدت الحملة، ووصف أدرعي "الشريف" بأنه "صوت الكذب"، واتهمه بأنه يضلل الرأي العام ويتستر على "جرائم المقـ.ـاومة".Image
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Aug 11
#اقتباسات | بعد اغتيال أنس الشريف ورفاقه، روّجت حسابات إسرائيلية ومؤيدوها لرواية الاحتلال، واصفة الشريف بـ"الإرهابي"، في محاولة لتبرير استهداف الصحفيين الذين فضحوا جرائمه في غـ.ـزة.

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Aug 5
#GeoNews🗺️| Corpses abandoned on roadsides, displaced families, and soldiers dragged after death—this has been the grim reality in Suwayda Governorate over the past several days, marking one of the most violent escalations in Syria’s recent history.

✔️Eekad analyzed dozens of videos using advanced verification techniques—including reverse-engineering, geolocation, chronological analysis, and shadow studies—to document approximately 15 violations committed by Druze factions affiliated with Hikmat Al-Hijri against both civilians and Syrian army personnel.

✔️Additional violations were attributed to factions believed to be linked to the Syrian government, as well as to local tribes targeting the Druze community.Image
✔️Escalations began on July 13, triggered by a mutual hostage crisis between Druze and Bedouin groups, which rapidly spiraled into armed clashes across several neighborhoods in Suwayda.

✔️The Syrian army and security forces intervened by deploying troops to restore order, but soon faced direct attacks from armed Druze factions. The situation worsened with Israeli airstrikes in support of the Druze, further intensifying the conflict.

✔️Following international mediation, Syrian forces withdrew, and a regionally sponsored truce was enforced on July 21.

✔️Throughout this period of unrest, numerous violations were committed against civilians, Bedouins, and Syrian soldiers. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, by July 21, at least 558 people had been killed and more than 783 injured, including civilians, military personnel, and fighters from various factions.Image
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📌To ensure accurate documentation of these crimes, Eekad divided the analysis into three primary categories:

➡️Violations against civilians and unidentified victims.

➡️Violations against Bedouins, including forced displacement and the burning of homes.

➡️Violations against Syrian military personnel.

✔️Eekad’s geospatial analysis identified key locations where Druze factions committed violations in Suwayda, including the National Hospital, the main entrance to Suwayda, and the villages of Al-Tha’lah to the west of Suwayda, along with Maf’aleh and Al-Janina to the northeast of the city.Image
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Jul 29
#OpenProbe🧵| A new investigation by Eekad offers the first comprehensive media analysis of the Popular Forces militia—led by Yaser Abu Shabab, backed by Israel, and implicated in systematically looting humanitarian aid in Gaza. This report outlines the group’s internal structure, identifies its key areas of operation, and traces its movement across the Gaza Strip.

✔️Drawing on field photographs, satellite imagery, and digital footprints, Eekad’s investigation highlights how aid distribution has been manipulated to serve Israeli strategic objectives.

❓However, key questions remain: Who are the members of this militia? Where were they deployed? And what violations have they openly documented?Image
📌This investigation seeks to uncover the following:

➡️Members of the Abu Shabab militia and map its chain of command—from senior leadership to field operatives.

➡️Areas where the group was active and where documented violations occurred.

➡️Systematic methods employed to loot and redirect humanitarian aid.
✔️On July 6, the Israeli broadcaster KAN aired an interview with Yaser Abu Shabab, leader of the anti-Hamas “Popular Forces” militia in Gaza. In the interview, Abu Shabab openly declared war on Hamas and expressed readiness to assume control of the Gaza Strip if Hamas were removed from power.

✔️He also acknowledged coordinating with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on aid distribution and receiving administrative support from the Palestinian Authority.

✔️Prior to this public appearance, on July 2, Gaza’s Ministry of Interior issued a 10-day ultimatum demanding that Abu Shabab and his fighters surrender for trial. Shortly afterward, the Palestinian Joint Operations Room released a statement calling for his execution in response to his media appearance.

✔️These developments prompted us to track Abu Shabab, investigate his network, and identify their areas of activity and the violations they documented through their social media accounts.Image
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Jul 24
#تحقيقات🧵| تحقيق استقصائي جديد تكشف فيه إيكاد ولأول مرة إعلاميًا تفكيكًا ميدانيًا وهيكليًا شاملًا لميليشيا "القوات الشعبية" التي يقودها ياسر أبو شباب، المدعومة من الاحتلال والمتورطة في نهب المساعدات.

🔻من القيادة حتى أصغر عنصر، ومن الصور الميدانية إلى الخرائط، يرصد التحقيق خريطة الانتشار والتحركات، ويفضح كيف حوّلت هذه الميليشيا توزيع المساعدات إلى أداة لخدمة أجندات الاحتلال.

❓فمن هم عناصر شبكة "أبو شباب"؟ وأين تمركزوا؟ وما الانتهاكات التي وثقوها عبر حساباتهم؟Image
📌في هذا التحقيق سنكشف وبشكل متزامن عن:

⬅️من هم عناصر ميليشيا أبو شباب، وما هو الهيكل التنظيمي في الميليشيا من القيادة حتى أصغر العناصر.

⬅️سنحدد مواقعهم وأين تمت الجرائم.

⬅️كما سنرصد آليات النهب المنهجية التي اتبعها العناصر للمساعدات الإنسانية.
🔻في 6 يوليو الجاري، نشرت صحيفة KAN الإسرائيلية مقابلة أجرتها مع "ياسر أبو شباب" قائد ميليشيا "القوات الشعبية" في غزة، أعلن فيها صراحةً حربه ضد حماس، واستعداده لتولي حكم القطاع بعد سقوطها.

🔻أقر "أبو شباب" في المقابلة بوجود تنسيق مع الجيش الإسرائيلي على مستوى توزيع المساعدات، وبتلقّيه دعمًا إداريًا من السلطة الفلسطينية.

🔻وقبل هذا الإعلان، كانت وزارة الداخلية في غزة قد أمهلت في 2 يوليو ياسر أبو شباب وعصابته 10 أيام لتسليم أنفسهم، قبل أن تُصدر غرفة الفصائل الفلسطينية المشتركة بيانًا يُهدر دمه على خلفية ظهوره الإعلامي.

🔻دفعنا ذلك إلى تتبع "أبو شباب" وكشف عناصر مجموعته ومواقع نشاطها، وأفعالها غير القانونية التي وثقوها عبر حساباتهم.Image
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