This study examines the information environment and fact-checking efforts during the 12 days of the war. By analyzing 592 fact-checks published by 50 organizations…
Read moreThis study examines the information environment and fact-checking efforts during the 12 days of the war. By analyzing 592 fact-checks published by 50 organizations in 17 languages during the war, the study maps both the false content disseminated during the war and the activities of fact-checking organizations.
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has launched IL-IX--a new, upgraded internet exchange that will operate and provide direct access at multiple sites across Israel. IL-IX will be operated by a corporate subsidiary created by ISOC-IL and led by CEO Avi Nagar and CTO Ariel Biener.
Read more|Data collection period: July 1, 2025 - July 15, 2025| Discover the latest trends in social media and generative AI use in Israel as documented by the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) 2025 report. WhatsApp and YouTube remain Israel’s most widely used digital platforms, while ChatGPT has rapidly become a mainstream service with 85% usage nationwide, ranking the fourth most widely used digital platform and reflecting the growing integration of AI into everyday digital life.
Read moreISOC-IL’s Internet Safety Hotline, recognized as a Trusted Flagger by major online platforms active in Israel, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Google Priority Flagger Program. This development marks a significant step in strengthening online user protection in Israel and further reinforces ISOC-IL’s role as a leading authority in identifying and combating online harms.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) manages Israel's country code top-level domain (ccTLD) registry and operates the DNS infrastructure for the national domain extensions .il and ישראל. Here we present an annual review of registrations, usage trends, and technical developments in Israel’s national namespaces.
Read moreAs of July 28, 2025, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) proudly welcomes Dream VPS Ltd. to its list of accredited registrars. Dream V.P.S. is a homegrown Israeli cloud provider for websites and systems. Founded in 2015, the company delivers cloud solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, with an emphasis on managed service, flexibility and personalized support. The Israeli domain registry…
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association (RA) hereby announces that effective July 27, 2025, Peligon Ltd. will no longer provide services as an accredited registrar for the .il and ישראל. Registry. As of this date, the management rights of all domain names previously handled by Peligon Ltd. have been transferred to Star Network & Promotion Ltd., in accordance with an independent commercial…
Read moreThe Fake or Not educational initiative is the fruit of collaboration between the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL), the Israel Democracy Institute, and the Mofet Institute, and gives students, teachers, and the public the tools needed to navigate today’s challenging information landscape. The project was born in the days following October 7, 2023 and the outbreak of the ensuing war, out of the understanding that the need to address media literacy within educational and social frameworks has become urgent.
Read moreIn the wake of the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL)'s recent findings, the Knesset’s Science and Technology Committee convened a special session to examine Israel’s readiness to confront the rise in online fraud in the era of social media and generative AI (GenAI). The session was informed and inspired by ISOC-IL’s May 2025 research report, Algorithmic Scams: Social Media and Artificial Intelligence as Instruments of Financial Fraud.
Read moreOn May 29, the joint conference at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) brought together 57 representatives from civil society, research, academia, and media for a cross-sector dialogue on addressing disinformation and foreign influence in Israel, fostering collaboration and actionable strategies.
Read moreWhy Israeli society is particularly vulnerable to the challenges of information warfare, fraud and disinformation | Op-Ed by Edan Ring ISOC-IL's Vice President of Community Affairs
Read moreIn this special cyber threat report, ISOC-IL's Internet Safety Hotline exposes a new wave of sophisticated financial scams that exploit artificial intelligence (AI) and social media algorithms to deceive users en masse. The report, based on hundreds of real incidents tracked by the Hotline between 2023 and 2025, outlines how fraudsters deploy deepfake videos, impersonate public figures, and exploit paid advertising platforms—particularly Meta’s suite of tools—to target vulnerable users with hyper-personalized financial fraud campaigns.
Read moreIn June, ISOC-IL’s VP of Research and Policy, Dr. Asaf Wiener, joined two key international events: the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP) in Brussels and the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm, Norway. These platforms strengthened ISOC-IL’s global partnerships and advanced insights on misinformation, digital innovation, and internet governance.
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