The Iranian hacking group Handala has emerged as a formidable element in cyber warfare, targeting Israeli officials and their aides to extract sensitive information and spread disinformation. Utilizing methods that bypass heavily protected military devices, Handala has successfully breached personal channels, leading to psychological impacts on Israeli leadership amid an election year. Its operations, characterized by the blend of technical capability and psychological manipulation, aim to undermine public trust and security within Israel. The group’s use of the cultural symbol Handala highlights a calculated strategy of framing its cyber activities as grassroots resistance, complicating potential retaliatory responses from Israel and reinforcing the Iranian narrative in the region.