Is Russia trying to meddle in the Israeli election?

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The Israeli government is trying to reassure people it can thwart foreign meddling in the country's upcoming election, The Associated Press reports.

"Israel is braced to foil cyber interference. We are ready for any scenario. There is no country better prepared than us," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday.

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Marianne Dodson

Marianne is The Week’s Social Media Editor. She is a native Tennessean and recent graduate of Ohio University, where she studied journalism and political science. Marianne has previously written for The Daily Beast, The Crime Report, and The Moroccan Times.