Following her revelation, authorities quickly erased her contributions from official platforms and dismissed her as an infiltrator. Media labeled her a Mossad agent, and some political figures later accused her of compromising high-level officials—allegations she has denied and which remain unsupported by concrete evidence. Catherine Perez‑Shakdam’s story is emblematic of the blurred lines between journalism, advocacy, and intelligence. While some view her as a courageous truth-teller who exposed the flaws and dangers of authoritarian ideologies from within, others accuse her of manipulation and deception.
