The intensity of cyberattacks against Israel has tripled since the outbreak of the war with Hamas on October 7, 2023, with Iran and Hezbollah joining the hacking efforts, according to Deputy cyber defense chief Nitzan Amar. Israel experienced a 300 percent increase in phishing attacks, the highest ever, seeking to exploit information and disrupt the daily life of Israeli civilians. Former INCD director-general Gaby Portnoy emphasized the importance of collaboration between governments in the face of state-sponsored cyberattacks, particularly from Iran. UK Trade Commissioner for Europe Chris Barton sees opportunities in the collaboration between the UK and Israel in the cyber space.