The Iranian "Handala" hacker group on Saturday claimed to have hacked former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's phone, publishing photos and videos of her along with an alleged list of her contacts.
In a list of tweets titled, "The Queen’s Secrets: Unveiling the Mysteries Behind Ayelet Shaked," Handala wrote, "Once again, the cyber world has witnessed the true extent of our power! This time, our target was none other than Ayelet Shaked, the controversial figure and so-called security champion of the Zionist regime."
"Her iPhone 15 Pro, supposedly the pinnacle of advanced technology and personal security, is now effortlessly at the mercy of Handala Hack.
"For years, Shaked stood on podiums, preaching security, authority, and the fight against her enemies. But now, her messages, documents, and confidential information about Hamas, Iran, and behind-the-scenes decisions are in our hands. All the cover-ups and 'security' posturing have crumbled before our capabilities."
The hacker group continued, "This is not a warning; it’s a cyber slap in the face for those who reduce security to mere slogans. Ayelet Shaked, who once saw herself as the symbol of power and information control, now stands as a symbol of vulnerability and exposure."
"Stay tuned; parts of what we have uncovered will soon be released, so everyone will know: in the cyber world, there are no red lines, and no mask can conceal weakness."
Poking fun at former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's response to his own phone being hacked, Handala wrote, "Are you once again preparing to appear on Channel 12 tonight and mislead the public by claiming that only Telegram has been compromised? It seems that, as always, you are trying to conceal the truth from the people by offering incomplete explanations."
"Tonight, however, be ready for what’s coming-there are many surprises in store. We advise you to wait for us until this evening, as what will be revealed may completely change your understanding of recent events.
"When you resorted to advanced cyber operations using tools like Pegasus and Paragon, it was only logical for the Resistance Front to seek innovative solutions and develop systems like Naem in order to counter your attacks and defend its own interests.
"The game has changed, and now you must realize that your actions no longer go unanswered. Prepare yourselves, because the revelations and responses that await you tonight will certainly leave a significant impact.
"We encourage you to read extensively about sects through relevant books and articles. Despite the appearance of diversity among your governments and political parties, in reality, power revolves among approximately 150 individuals operating under various party banners. Such a level of authoritarianism, systematic indoctrination, and mind control under the façade of censorship laws is unparalleled elsewhere in the world.
"Under the constant pretext of anti-Semitism and perceived threats, you are subjected to persistent surveillance and censorship, which forces you to live in what is essentially a vast prison.
"Anyone who is not Jewish and dares to criticize or oppose the ideology of the sect’s leadership is immediately labeled as an enemy and a threat. As Ayelet Shaked has openly stated, even Palestinian infants are denied the right to life.
"Your leaders do not even permit you to envision truly free and fair elections, where Muslims, Christians, and Jews could all participate and elect an inclusive government, allowing people of all faiths to coexist justly and peacefully.
"While the Hanzala hacking group possesses the capability to disrupt every aspect of life in your society in a very short time, our true intention is not destruction, but rather to shed light on the darkness and deceit perpetuated by the rulers of this sect.
"Leaders such as Ayelet Shaked exemplify a level of oppression and darkness rarely, if ever, seen in human history, even during the Middle Ages."
The group concluded by offering readers a chance to "download 50 videos of Shaked phone."