How an Iranian-linked influence campaign pivoted after Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Recorded Future/Insikt Group analysis describes Emerald Divide, an Iranian-aligned influence campaign active since 2021 that uses Telegram channels, generative AI and AI-generated deepfakes to sow discord within Israeli society across three phases (religious vs LGBTQ+, left vs right, and criticism of government handling of Hamas-related events); the operation adapts tactics to evade takedowns and has achieved limited success in driving real-world actions.