Iranian-linked hacker group Handala claims major cyber breach targeting Israeli elite Maglan unit, exposing identities and sensitive data of officers.
Key Developments
- Handala claims to expose the identities and data of 100 officers from Israel’s Maglan Unit 212.
- Group describes operation as “historic,” targeting elite reconnaissance and covert operations unit.
- Hack follows earlier breaches involving senior Israeli military and intelligence officials.
Hack Targets Israeli Elite Unit
The Iranian-linked hacker group Handala has announced what it described as a “historic” cyber operation targeting one of Israel’s most secretive military formations, stating it exposed the identities and personal data of 100 senior officers.
The group said on Saturday that it had successfully infiltrated systems linked to the Israeli military’s Maglan unit, also referred to as Unit 212, which is widely described in Israeli media as an elite reconnaissance and special operations force.
In a statement released online, the group said the unit plays a central role in “clandestine operations, intelligence gathering, and targeting strategic assets such as missile systems and military bases.”
‘No Cover to Hide Behind’
Handala framed the operation as part of an ongoing campaign aimed at undermining Israeli military secrecy and exposing key personnel involved in covert operations.
“From this moment on, there is no longer any cover to hide behind; their names, faces, and records are in our possession,” the group said.
“This disclosure is only the beginning. Even the most secure rooms are under our watch.”
The group did not immediately release full datasets but suggested that further disclosures would follow, signaling a sustained information and psychological pressure campaign.
Nowhere to Hide: Maglan’s Secret Agents Exposed to the World
Handala Special Statement: Exposing 100 Senior Officers of the Israeli Maglan Unit
Once again, Handala has shattered the so-called impenetrable security wall of the Zionist regime by revealing the full identities… pic.twitter.com/Y3CeP1f8ry
— H4ND4L4 (@HPRRed) April 26, 2026
Pattern of High-Profile Cyber Breaches
The latest claim comes amid a series of reported cyber operations attributed to Handala targeting senior Israeli military and intelligence figures.
On April 9, the group announced it had hacked the personal phone of Herzi Halevi, claiming to have obtained thousands of private images, videos, and documents.
Initial materials released included footage showing Halevi inside his office and during a previously undisclosed trip to Jordan.
Earlier, on March 20, Handala claimed responsibility for breaching communications linked to a senior official at Mossad, publishing what it described as more than 100,000 sensitive documents.
Mossad-Linked Figure also Targeted
In a separate operation detailed by the group, Handala said it accessed the email account of Deborah Oppenheimer, identified as a former deputy head of foreign relations and cooperation at Mossad.
The group claimed that Oppenheimer currently serves as head of international affairs at Israel’s domestic security apparatus, though these claims have not been independently verified.
According to the hackers, the breach yielded extensive internal correspondence and operational material, further expanding the scope of their campaign.
Handala’s repeated disclosures appear aimed not only at intelligence gathering but also at psychological pressure, targeting individuals and institutions tied to Israel’s military and intelligence infrastructure.
The Israeli military has not issued an official response to the latest claims at the time of publication.
(PC, Handala, Social media, Press TV)
