Sunday, December 07, 2025

IDF’s WhatsApp addiction becomes a military liability

I bet similar concerns are true for any social media or messaging app used by soldiers in any Western country.

"... In Israel 2025, you don't need advanced military systems to gather intelligence, you just need to be in the right WhatsApp group. The app that has become the nation’s favorite communications tool continues to penetrate deeply into the army, and two years after the start of the war, the situation is only getting worse: duty rosters, classified discussion times, recruitment dates and troop movements - everything flows with remarkable ease within huge groups, which frequently include members who have long since finished their service. The threat is clear: live and sensitive tactical information is available at the touch of a button - exactly what Israel's enemies are looking for. ..."

IDF’s WhatsApp addiction becomes a military liability - Globes "Despite the sensitive information circulating in Israeli military WhatsApp groups, no one supervises their members, and the app has become an integral part of army routine."


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