Israel Minister's AI Video Mocking France Sparks Diplomatic Row
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared an AI-generated video mocking France's post-riot situation, captioning it "Gaza ♥️ Paris." France's diplomatic account responded, referencing Ben-Gvir's entry ban. Ben-Gvir retorted that France had achieved its goal of a "Palestinian state." French President Emmanuel Macron later condemned "foreign manipulation" and "stupid comments" regarding fabricated AI images of French unrest.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared an AI video mocking France after recent riots.
- The video suggested France had become like Gaza, with Ben-Gvir appearing as a genie.
- France's diplomatic account responded, referencing Ben-Gvir's ban from entering the country.
- Ben-Gvir retorted that France had achieved its goal of a "Palestinian state."
- President Macron denounced "foreign manipulation" and "stupid comments" about fabricated AI images.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ignited a diplomatic spat with France by sharing an AI-generated video that mocks the country's situation following riots on October 17. The video depicts a crying Palestinian in Gaza ruins invoking a genie, who takes Ben-Gvir's form. The genie then transports the Palestinian to Paris, suggesting he would feel "at home" there. Ben-Gvir posted the video on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption "Gaza ♥️ Paris."
The French diplomatic response came via their official X account, @FrenchResponse, on Tuesday, October 20. They retorted, "Imagine having a magic lamp and wasting your wish on... Ben-Gvir. Even magic cannot lift his ban from entering France." Ben-Gvir then replied in French, stating, "I am sure you are very satisfied with what is happening in the streets of France. You got what you wanted: a Palestinian state!"
This exchange occurs amidst heightened tensions over foreign officials' comments regarding the French riots. Ben-Gvir has been releasing multiple AI-generated videos since Monday, portraying France as having become a "Palestinian state" and even directly addressing President Emmanuel Macron in French. Macron, speaking from Doha on Wednesday, denounced "foreign information manipulation" and "unacceptable and stupid comments," without naming Ben-Gvir, but specifically referencing AI-generated images of fabricated events in France.
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