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Malicious actors are carrying out a "well-orchestrated and well-funded" disinformation campaign relating to Israel's activities in Mexico, Israeli Ambassador to Mexico Yoed Magen claimed during a press conference on Friday.
The veteran diplomat convened the gathering to address what he referred to as "an alarming campaign of hatred and incitement against Israel on social media" in recent weeks.
The campaign, he continued, involves "blatant lies" and "false claims," specifically conspiracy theories related to Israel's relationship with Mexico.
"It is clear that the campaign is well orchestrated and well funded," he told the press on Friday. "It includes ridiculous accusations bordering on delusion, such as claims that Israel is stealing Mexico's water or wants to control it, or that former Israeli soldiers are infiltrating Chiapas or that Israel seeks to colonize Mexico, among other things."
"These lies distort reality and create a false perception of Israel," he stressed.
Magen also alleged that the campaign is being exploited by various actors, both in Mexico and abroad, "including Palestinians," to "promote hatred, delegitimize Israel, and damage its good relations with Mexico."
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Magen also alleged that the campaign is being exploited by various actors to "promote hatred, delegitimize Israel, and damage its good relations with Mexico." (photo credit: Manuel Velasquez/Getty ...