The pro-Iranian hacking group "Handala," which recently released sensitive material allegedly taken from the smartphone of former prime minister Naftali Bennett, said Sunday that it had obtained data from the device of Tzachi Braverman, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his chief of staff and Israel's ambassador-designate to the UK.
Overnight, the group hinted that it was in possession of what it described as sensitive information about the prime minister, which it said it would publish soon. "On this day, those who guard the skies may find that the unexpected travels with them, and not every hidden truth remains grounded. And Bibi, it seems you're carrying some rather interesting souvenirs with you this time," the group wrote on X, ending the post with "Tik Tok...Tik Tok."
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To Netanyahu's inner circle,
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You feel it now: the tightening chest, the cold sweat, the gnawing dread. That's not just fear, it's the knowledge that every layer of your security,… pic.twitter.com/LgW6ek4tu1— HANDALA (@Handala_Red) December 28, 2025
Several hours later, the group began releasing information it claimed had been found on Braverman's mobile phone, including contact lists containing journalists, foreign ambassadors in Israel, ministers, Knesset members and associates of key figures in Israeli politics, among them Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu. The materials also included WhatsApp messages, video footage of a diplomatic meeting attended by Braverman, family photographs and an image of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
In addition, official documents were published, including a High Court of Justice ruling and a notice sent by Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs to government ministers.
In a statement published Sunday morning, the group wrote:
"To every official still clutching the illusion of secrecy You feel it now: the tightening chest, the cold sweat, the gnawing dread. That's not just fear, it's the knowledge that every layer of your security, every secret entrusted to Tzachi Braverman, Netanyahu's Chief of Staff, gatekeeper, and vault of all forbidden truths, is now wide open."
In response, the Prime Minister's Office said: "As of now, no breach has been identified. The matter is under review."
