Bar Association Head Threatens Legal Action Over AI Campaign Video
The head of the Israel Bar Association, Amit Bachar, has sent a letter to the Religious Zionist Party demanding they remove an AI-generated campaign video. The video depicts Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara as protesters being dragged by police in burning streets, holding signs against party leader Bezalel Smotrich.
Bachar stated that if the video is not removed, he will file a complaint against the party with the elections committee. The video was released during the "Ten Days of Repentance" period.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, condemned the video as "despicable and violent." He attributed its creation to Smotrich, accusing him of tarnishing the reputation of the Religious Zionist community.
Legal correspondent Aviad Glickman criticized the judiciary for its perceived inaction, suggesting they should have filed a complaint with the elections committee or police and issued a statement. While other organizations like the Movement for Quality of Government have filed complaints, Glickman believes the judiciary itself should not remain silent.