An identical FOI request submitted to the Scottish Government also saw some information withheld on grounds of “national security”, although other files suggesting the SNP administration only learned of the Israeli firm from the media were released. READ MORE: Paul Kavanagh: Who paid Israeli firm to interfere in the Scottish election? READ MORE: Experts 'deeply concerned' over Israeli firm meddling in Scottish electionIt said: “We have weighed these public interests against a very strong public interest in safeguarding national security. It is important that this sensitive information is protected, as disclosure of information would damage national security. The files released by the Scottish Government suggest they did not know of the Israeli firm before media reports.