Families of Victims Outraged by Reports of Netanyahu Advisor's Qatar Image Campaign
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Families of victims and freed hostages are furious after reports revealed that Yonatan Urich, a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, used ChatGPT to create a strategy for improving Qatar's image. Critics accuse Urich of attempting to "whiten" Qatar, the alleged funder of Hamas, while their loved ones were murdered or held captive. Urich, who was questioned by investigators, denied acting on Qatar's behalf in Israel, stating he asked ChatGPT about many topics and did not recall specific queries.
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- Families of victims are outraged by reports that Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich used ChatGPT to improve Qatar's image.
- Urich allegedly sought ways to "whiten" Qatar, which critics call the funder of Hamas and the October 7th massacre.
- Victims' families expressed disbelief that Urich is still supported by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- A mother of a freed hostage noted Urich's campaign while her son was suffering in Gaza tunnels.
- Another family member stated they were lied to for two years about advocacy for hostages.
- Urich denied acting for Qatar in Israel during his investigation.
Families of victims of the October 7th attacks and freed hostages have expressed outrage following the revelation that Yonatan Urich, a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, used ChatGPT to develop a strategy for improving Qatar's image in Israel. The reports, first aired by "Ha'Midorha Ha'merkazit," have ignited fury among those who lost loved ones or had family members held captive.
Urich allegedly asked the AI for ideas on how to "whiten" Qatar and enhance its public perception, a move that has been met with disbelief and anger. Yigal, the mother of Libi Cohen Maguri, who was murdered at the Nova music festival, questioned why Netanyahu continues to support Urich, calling Qatar the "sponsor of Hamas." She stated, "The mission is one: to whiten the funders who funded the murder of Libi. Does that sound logical to anyone?"
Einav Tsengauer, mother of freed hostage Matan Tsengauer, criticized Urich's actions, noting that he was crafting this image campaign while her son was still suffering in Hamas tunnels. "While he is running campaigns for Qatar, my Matan is rotting in the tunnels in Gaza," she wrote, adding that Urich was working directly from the Prime Minister's office to promote the "funder of the massacre."
Lishi Miran, wife of hostage survivor Omri Miran, also voiced her frustration, recalling how families were told their advocacy for hostages was aiding Hamas. "For two years, we were told that we, by fighting for our loved ones, were helping Hamas," she stated. "For two years, the Prime Minister's right-hand man was the presenter and advisor for those who funded the terrorists who held Omri. For two years, they lied to our faces."
During his investigation, Urich was confronted with his requests to ChatGPT, which included seeking ideas to "whiten Qatar and improve its image." He also asked for messaging tailored for Israeli citizens, global Jewish communities, and US opinion leaders. Urich, who previously claimed his work for Qatar was related to the World Cup and Netanyahu's time in opposition, denied acting on Qatar's behalf in Israel. He stated in his police interrogation that he did not recall specific queries, as he asks ChatGPT about many topics, and asserted he did not act for Qatar in Israel.
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