Pro-Iranian Hacker Group Handala Threatens Israeli Infrastructure
The pro-Iranian hacker group Handala distributed flyers in Tel Aviv threatening critical infrastructure in Israel, warning of power and water outages.
A pro-Iranian hacker group known as Handala issued a new threat against Israel on Monday, moving beyond cyberspace to target physical locations. According to the group, dozens of operatives went through residential buildings in Tel Aviv overnight, placing hundreds of thousands of flyers into residents' mailboxes. The group published photos and a video on Telegram showing the pamphlets inside mailboxes.
The flyers, bearing the slogans "NoWater" and "NoElectricity," direct recipients to the group's website, which features an explicit threat against critical infrastructure in Israel. "If your leaders act foolishly again and attack the energy infrastructure of the resistance front, prepare to pay a heavy price, not on the battlefield but in your daily lives," the message stated.
The group further escalated its threats, declaring that not a single power plant, oil refinery, or desalination facility would remain operational across the country, from north to south. The hackers also warned that Israelis would be forced to live in shelters "without electricity, without water, and without hope."
Alongside the statement, the group released footage of mailboxes filled with flyers, as well as a teaser video bearing the message "Tel Aviv, are you ready?" However, at this stage, the scale of the flyer distribution, the exact locations of the footage, and the identity of those who carried out the distribution have not been independently verified.
Handala, which is associated with pro-Iranian cyber activities targeting Israeli entities, is known for issuing threats, claiming cyberattacks, and leaking data. This time, the group is attempting to bring its campaign of intimidation into the physical realm using flyers aimed directly at civilians. There is currently no evidence indicating that the group has successfully penetrated Israel's power or water infrastructure systems.
