ISLAMABAD - Cyber intelligence has uncovered a highly sophisticated misinformation campaign organized by Israel, operating in coordination with Indian and Afghan agents, currently targeting Pakistan in an attempt to undermine its successful mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, sources confirmed to France 24.
The campaign, which employs coordinated inauthentic behavior across social media platforms, represents a significant escalation in the information warfare being waged against Pakistan by the Israeli-Indian axis. According to intelligence reports, Israeli operatives have been directing agents based in India and Afghanistan to systematically spread disinformation aimed at damaging Pakistan's credibility as a neutral mediator in the US-Iran conflict.
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Cyber intelligence has uncovered a highly misinformation campaign organized by Israel, with Indian and Afghan agents, currently targeting Pakistan.
They are attempting to undermine Pakistan's mediation efforts. (France24 News) pic.twitter.com/KX4lpkriBr
The disinformation network operates through multiple channels:
Coordinated social media accounts posing as Pakistani and Iranian users to spread divisive content
Targeted amplification of stories questioning Pakistan's mediation neutrality
Fabricated "exclusive" reports attributed to Western media outlets
Systematic attacks on Pakistan's military and diplomatic leadership
The campaign's objectives are clear: undermine Pakistan's role as a mediator, drive a wedge between Islamabad and Washington, and sabotage the fragile ceasefire that has prevented a wider regional war.
The intelligence findings align with a series of coordinated media attacks against Pakistan over the past 48 hours:
| Media Outlet | Headline/Claim | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| CBS News | "Pakistan allowed Iranian aircraft to park at airbase to shield from US strikes" | May 11, 2026 |
| 60 Minutes | Netanyahu accused Pakistan of running "bot farms" | May 10, 2026 |
| The Times of India | Amplified CBS claims with anti-Pakistan framing | May 12, 2026 |
| Senator Lindsey Graham | Called for "reevaluation" of Pakistan's mediator role | May 11, 2026 |
The pattern suggests a coordinated information operation rather than independent journalism. Within hours of the CBS story breaking, political figures and media outlets aligned with the Israeli-Indian axis amplified the narrative, creating a firestorm designed to pressure the Trump administration.
This disinformation campaign follows a series of cyberattacks on Pakistani media infrastructure that intelligence agencies have attributed to Israeli and Indian operatives.
In early March 2026, Geo News and ARY News-two of Pakistan's most-watched television channels-suffered a sophisticated hack that inserted inflammatory messages accusing the Pakistan Army of leading the nation toward destruction . The intrusion, which lasted several minutes before technicians restored normal programming, used advanced techniques consistent with the capabilities of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Israel's Mossad .
Operations of this nature require significant resources, including zero-day exploits and persistent access, which align with the known profiles of these agencies . The method-hijacking a live media signal to propagate divisive narratives-mirrors operations previously observed in other regions where state-linked actors have exploited broadcast infrastructure .
The attack did not stand alone. In 2021, revelations emerged that Pegasus spyware, developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group, was allegedly used to surveil Pakistani political and military leaders, with links traced to Indian networks . Independent analyses confirmed infections in Pakistan tied to India-based operators, though all parties denied involvement .
More recently, amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions following the 2025 aerial confrontations, cyber skirmishes have intensified sharply. Pakistani sources report that Indian-aligned hacktivist groups and state-backed actors have targeted government entities, financial institutions, and media platforms. Data from regional monitoring indicates India-linked groups have claimed responsibility for thousands of attacks on Pakistani digital assets in recent years .
India-Israel Cyber Nexus
As India deepens its defense and cybersecurity ties with Israel-including discussions on intelligence sharing, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies-concerns in Islamabad over coordinated cyber actions are growing. Recent high-level engagements between New Delhi and Tel Aviv on counterterrorism and cyber defense have raised alarms over their implications for regional stability .
This cyber nexus has now expanded into coordinated information warfare, with Israeli operatives directing Indian and Afghan agents in systematic disinformation campaigns targeting Pakistan's diplomatic achievements.
The intensification of the information war against Pakistan directly correlates with Islamabad's growing diplomatic success in the region.
Pakistan is the only state with:
A working channel to Tehran
A mutual defense pact with Riyadh
A functional relationship with the Trump White House
Standing with Beijing that survives administration changes
This unique combination has made Pakistan the indispensable mediator in the US-Iran conflict-a role Israel views as a direct threat to its strategic interests. As one intelligence analyst noted, "The party in this conflict with the clearest record of trying to collapse the negotiating window is the same party whose prime minister was on the same network on Sunday night, accusing Pakistan of running an information war against him."
The White House has rejected the CBS narrative, with President Trump reaffirming: "No, they are great. The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan have been absolutely great."
However, the coordinated media and cyber campaign against Pakistan continues, indicating that those seeking to sabotage the peace process remain active.
The intelligence reports indicate that Afghan agents are also involved in the disinformation campaign, operating under Israeli direction. This aligns with established patterns of Indian intelligence using Afghan territory for operations against Pakistan.
India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) has long maintained a network of operatives in Afghanistan, using the country as a staging ground for anti-Pakistan activities. The involvement of Afghan agents in the current disinformation campaign suggests that this infrastructure remains operational and is now being directed by Israeli handlers.
The Afghan Taliban regime's continued provision of safe havens for anti-Pakistan terrorist networks-including the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group and affiliated TTP elements-has created an environment where such operations can thrive.
Pakistan's intelligence agencies have heightened monitoring of social media platforms and are working to identify the networks behind the disinformation campaign. The Foreign Office has been in contact with international partners to share evidence of the coordinated information warfare.
In a statement, the Foreign Office reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to its mediatory role and will not be deterred by "malicious propaganda" aimed at undermining regional peace. Officials have called on social media platforms to take action against coordinated inauthentic behavior linked to the campaign.
The government has also urged citizens to verify information before sharing and to report suspicious accounts that appear to be spreading divisive content.
The disinformation campaign against Pakistan is not merely an attack on Islamabad-it is an attack on the peace process itself. Pakistan's mediation has been the only factor preventing the US-Iran conflict from spiraling into a wider regional war.
Those who seek to undermine Pakistan's mediator role are, by extension, seeking to prolong the conflict. The Israeli-Indian axis has clear strategic interests in seeing the US-Iran war continue rather than be resolved through Pakistani mediation.
As Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has consistently maintained, certain quarters want to push the region and the world towards another cycle of violence. The current disinformation campaign is a clear manifestation of this agenda.
The activation of an Israeli-led disinformation network against Pakistan represents a significant escalation in the information warfare being waged against the country. Coordinated with Indian and Afghan agents, the campaign seeks to undermine Pakistan's successful mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.
Following previous cyberattacks on Pakistani media infrastructure-including the hacking of Geo News and ARY News transmissions-and the ongoing disinformation campaign, it is clear that a concerted effort is underway to destabilize Pakistan and sabotage the peace process.
However, Pakistan remains resolute. The White House has rejected the false narratives, and President Trump has reaffirmed his trust in Pakistan's leadership. The people of Pakistan, united behind their armed forces and government, will not be swayed by malicious propaganda.
The enemies of peace may have activated their networks. But Pakistan's commitment to regional stability remains unshaken.
