Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that social media has transformed into a new battlefield in the modern era. According to him, the information space now holds strategic significance comparable to classical combat zones, and active struggle in this area is necessary.
The editorial reports that Netanyahu stressed in his statement that response measures on social media must be carried out with special "weapons." He acknowledged that they have been delayed in this area but expressed confidence that they will ultimately prevail in this struggle, comparing it to victories achieved on real battlefields.
The Prime Minister stated that one of the key lessons observed throughout history is that evil, when not stopped in time, expands and ultimately threatens entire nations and continents. In his opinion, remaining passive in information warfare creates conditions for this threat to grow.
Netanyahu added that messages spread through modern technologies and social platforms have a significant impact on public opinion. Therefore, it is considered important for states to formulate systematic and purposeful strategies not only in the military and political spheres but also in the digital realm.