Netanyahu Ordered to Remove Campaign-Style Video from Personal Accounts
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been ordered by the Central Elections Committee chairman to remove a video from his personal accounts due to election propaganda. The video, filmed at an Air Force base and released last week, warned of an attack on Israel. While allowed on official government accounts, the committee ruled its presence on personal accounts violated election laws, following a petition by "Attorneys for the Advancement of Proper Administration."
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must remove a video from his personal accounts due to election propaganda.
- The Central Elections Committee chairman issued the order after identifying campaign elements in the video.
- The video, filmed at an Air Force base, warned of an attack on Israel ahead of elections.
- The video may remain on Netanyahu's official prime ministerial accounts.
- An organization petitioned the committee, citing illegal use of public assets for campaigning.
- Deputy Supreme Court President Solberg noted the video contained both propaganda and a public message.
The chairman of the Central Elections Committee has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remove a video he filmed at an Air Force base from his personal social media accounts. The directive came after the committee identified "elements of election propaganda" within the footage. However, the video, which warned of an attack on Israel ahead of elections, may remain on Netanyahu's official prime ministerial accounts.
The video, released about a week ago, sparked public criticism. The "Attorneys for the Advancement of Proper Administration" organization petitioned the Elections Committee, demanding the video's removal. They argued it constituted an illegal use of public assets for election campaigning.
Deputy Supreme Court President Solberg ruled that while the video contained election propaganda, it also served to "convey a public message to other countries." The decision allows the video to stay on official government platforms while requiring its removal from Netanyahu's private accounts, distinguishing between personal and state communication channels.
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