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Turkish Hackers Video-Call Israel Katz, Leak His Phone Number

A Turkish hacker group leaked Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz's phone number, leading to thousands of hostile messages and video calls amid heightened regional tensions.

  • Turkish hackers leaked Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's personal phone number and initiated a video call on September 11, 2025.
  • The hackers launched the call after Katz posted a harsh message against Turkish President Erdoğan in August, triggering outrage in Turkey.
  • Katz mistakenly answered the call, hung up immediately, and hackers captured a screenshot of his face, which they circulated online with insults.
  • Katz confirmed he received thousands of hostile messages, including threats like “we will kill you,” while his number was later disconnected by security.
  • This incident is part of escalating cyber-attacks against Israeli officials amid broader regional tensions and prompts concerns about Israel’s digital security.
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Haberler broke the news in on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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