What Do Domain Names Tell Us About Israeli Society?
Publishing Date: June 1, 2026
ISOC-IL's Registry Manager Presents Insights and Challenges of Current IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) Implementation for ICANN's IDN World Report
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Changes to the WHOIS Information Display Policy in the .il and ישראל. Domain Name Spaces
Publishing Date: June 1, 2026
The Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has updated its Registration Rules for domain names under the .net.il subdomain pursuant to Amendment 76 to the Communications Law, which changed eligibility criteria for internet service providers in Israel.
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From Data to Influence: ISOC-IL’s Insights on AI’s Role in Modern Elections
Publishing Date: May 27, 2026
Dr. Asaf Wiener, ISOC-IL’s Director of Research and Public Policy, shared our research and insights in a special panel discussion at Reichman University’s Sammy Ofer School of Communications. The panel addressed a central public-policy question of the AI era: how data-driven technologies, generative AI, and automated influence tools are reshaping election campaigns, voter autonomy, and public trust.
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ISOC-IL Launches Arabic-language Facebook and Instagram Channels Focused on Online Safety and Digital Literacy
Publishing Date: May 17, 2026
The Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has launched Arabic-language channels on Facebook and Instagram. These new channels will provide trusted updates and online guides focused on online safety, digital literacy, and digital resilience, making these important resources linguistically and culturally accessible to Israel's Arab population and advancing ISOC-IL’s extensive efforts to bridge digital gaps in Arab society.
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ISOC-IL Expands its Mirror Infrastructure to Strengthen Open Source Availability in the Region
Publishing Date: April 26, 2026
ISOC-IL allocates significant data center resources to ensure high-availability access for open-source users. ISOC-IL has now expanded the mirror system with new hardware delivering more than double the capacity. The Rocky Linux distribution is the most recent addition to the upgraded ISOC-IL mirror, with additional Linux distributions and key open-source projects soon to follow.
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ISOC-IL Submits Expert Amicus Brief in Landmark Zira v. Google Case on Public DNS Blocking Orders
Publishing Date: April 6, 2026
ISOC-IL has filed an amicus curiae brief in the Zira v. Google case before the Tel Aviv District Court, warning against efforts to extend copyright blocking orders to public DNS resolvers. The brief argues that public DNS resolvers are a distinct and legitimate layer of Internet infrastructure, and that treating them as access providers could set a far-reaching precedent for Internet governance in Israel.
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ISOC-IL’s Training Initiatives under the Disinformation Resilience Israel Project
Publishing Date: March 12, 2026
ISOC-IL has conducted training for journalists, students, staff, and civil society as part of the Disinformation Resilience Israel (DRI) project, supported by the European Union. A central focus of the DRI project is increasing the capacity of civil society organizations and media outlets.
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ISOC-IL Expands to TikTok With New Youth Digital Literacy Campaign
Publishing Date: March 10, 2026
The Israeli Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has officially launched its first-ever TikTok account, marking a new step in its digital and educational outreach efforts. As part of the launch, ISOC-IL has introduced a tailored campaign for teenagers, encouragingcritical thinking and active participation online.
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ISOC-IL Launches Digital Guides for Detecting and Countering Disinformation Online
Publishing Date: March 9, 2026
Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has released new online guides in Hebrew and Arabic to empower users against disinformation on social media. Developed in partnership with FakeReporter, these hands-on resources focus on simple, practical ways to detect fake profiles.
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Evidence-Based Strategies and Tools for Building Civic Resilience to Disinformation in Israel
Publishing Date: March 3, 2026
This summary presents the main findings of a Hebrew-language publication that provides civil society organizations, media professionals, and government actors in Israel with guiding principles and best practices for addressing online disinformation and strengthening civic resilience.
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ISOC-IL President Sharon Bar-Ziv Warns of AI’s Growing Risks in Haaretz Op-Ed
Publishing Date: February 26, 2026
Dr. Sharon Bar-Ziv warns of a dramatic shift in online harm driven by accessible AI tools, and the consequences for young people in particular, calling for updated digital literacy, faster educational response mechanisms, clearer labeling of AI-generated content by platforms, and shared responsibility in safeguarding the digital sphere
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Safeguarding Elections Integrity in the Age of AI: ISOC-IL Briefs Knesset Committee on AI-Driven Influence Operations
Publishing Date: February 19, 2026
At a special January 2026 session of the Knesset Science and Technology Committee focused on AI-driven influence operations ahead of the 2026 elections, ISOC-IL played a key role in providing real-world evidence of the urgent need for global social media and digital platforms to ensure users’ safety and security.
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ISOC-IL Partners with the Bezalel Academy and the Hebrew University on Digital Projects Countering Disinformation
Publishing Date: February 18, 2026
On January 21, 2026, Design and Computer Science students from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and the Hebrew University presented their projects. Two student teams created and designed digital projects for ISOC-IL focused on combating disinformation.
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Civil Society Organizations Unite Against Climate Disinformation in ISOC-IL Collaboration with Greenpeace
Publishing Date: February 18, 2026
On February 9, around 100 environmental and climate professionals, scientists, media experts, and activists gathered at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv for a high-level event on combating disinformation in the environmental sector.
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