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The Israel Internet Association is situated at the intersection of technology and society, ensconced as a critical part of the national internet infrastructure, while maintaining connection and communication with diverse sectors and segments of Israel’s society. From this vantage point, we provide policymakers, academia and the public with in-depth, technology-grounded expertise and research, and produce comprehensive research and policy papers addressing current technological challenges along with their social, political, or economic implications.

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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…

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Algorithmic Scams: How AI and Social Media Enable Financial Fraud

Publishing Date: June 30, 2025

In 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…

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Stakeholder Analysis: Countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Israel

Publishing Date: May 1, 2025

The April 2025 stakeholder analysis from ISOC-IL, supported by the EU, offers an up-to-date overview of Israel’s disinformation challenges. It maps key information actors, highlights risks to vulnerable communities, and provides strategic recommendations for policymakers, civil society, media, and tech sectors to improve information integrity and societal resilience

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ISOC-IL Presents Research and Policy Brief on the Proposed “Digital Communication With Public Bodies” Legislation to Israeli Lawmakers

Publishing Date: February 20, 2025

The newly proposed ‘Digital Communication With Public Bodies’ legislation would require public bodies to provide services digitally, aiming to  streamline bureaucracy, save time, and make services more accessible. On February 3, 2025, the legislative committee reconvened to brief legislators on the proposal, with Dr. Asaf Wiener, VP of Research and Public Policy at ISOC-IL presenting ISOC-IL’s insights and key recommendations…

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From Zone Transfers to K8s and GitOps: ISOC-IL’S R&D on Authoritative DNS Deployment Using Kubernetes and Cloud Technologies

Publishing Date: November 24, 2024

ISOC-IL's engineering team presented a new approach to incorporating Kubernetes (K8s) and DevOps procedures into authoritative DNS systems at CENTR’s 25th R&D and 51st Tech Workshops in Frankfurt. Their research explored methods to implement authoritative NS instances as K8s pods, offering an alternative to traditional ANYCAST solutions. During the workshop, Meir Kraushar and Alexey Terentiev presented two distinct implementations that…

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Drowning in the Flood: Social Media Platforms’ Failure to Manage Harmful and Pro-Terror Content During Israel-Hamas War

Publishing Date: June 3, 2024

An Israel Internet Association study reveals social media platforms' poor management of harmful content and policy violations during the October 7th attack and the Israel-Hamas war. As gruesome images and disinformation flooded social media, the platforms failed to uphold their user safety policies. The study outlines crucial steps for both platforms and governmental authorities.

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Israel Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision on Freedom of Expression on Social Media Platforms

Publishing Date: March 17, 2024

A recent Israeli Supreme Court case sheds light on pivotal questions regarding digital discourse and the nature of public officials' social media accounts. The court's landmark decision holds significant implications for any democratic society, highlighting the evolving landscape of digital rights and the need for nuanced legal frameworks. This English translation now enables the international community to access the full…

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Weaponizing AI for Disinformation: An ISOC-IL Brief to Israeli Lawmakers

Publishing Date: January 15, 2024

In preparation for a special session held by the Israeli Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee on December 25, 2023, and at the behest of the Parliamentary Research and Information Center, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) presented the Committee with a comprehensive brief and supporting materials on the employment of AI in wartime disinformation campaigns. This comprehensive brief proved to be…

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The Internet Governance of Gaza and the Palestinian National Authority: Technical, Political and Ethical Dimensions

Publishing Date: January 4, 2024

Among the noteworthy issues at the heart of the international discourse in the shadow of the “Swords of Iron” war is the question of control over the internet in the Palestinian Authority and the extent of Israel’s ability to shut it down. This article puts forward a professional picture of internet institution management in the Palestinian Authority, and outlines the…

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