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Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been a former commando in a special forces unit. This is why he is extremely vigilant about his security. Recently, a photo of Netanyahu surfaced, showing him talking on the phone. People were surprised to see something on the phone’s camera. The camera was covered with red tape, and people are wondering why Netanyahu, considered one of the world’s most feared leaders, felt the need to cover the camera.
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NetanyahuHe’s standing next to his car in a parking lot, talking on the phone. His phone’s back cover is covered in various stickers, the most striking of which is the length of red tape covering the camera.In the era of spyware like Pegasus, hackers can turn on a phone’s camera and microphone without the user’s knowledge. Taping the camera is a low-tech, yet effective way to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.
Netanyahu often praises the power of technology, but he himself is using the old-fashioned method (taping) to avoid the same technology.
Which phone does Netanyahu use?
AIAccording to his assistant, “Grok,” and other reports, Netanyahu uses an iPhone. However, in Israel, there are strict restrictions on using Chinese phones or apps like TikTok for security reasons. Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg also keeps the camera and microphone of his laptop covered with tape.
Some online claimed it was AI-generated, but Israeli media and independent investigations have found no evidence of this. Netanyahu has previously been seen with similarly taped phones in sensitive government buildings.
Why is Netanyahu afraid?
Recently, reports emerged that the phones of his close associates and aides had been hacked. Diplomatic circles are abuzz with the idea that Netanyahu is unwilling to take any risks, especially with Iran and other hostile nations closely monitoring Israel’s every move.
