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Kikar HaShabbatPolitics

AI Image Depicting Knesset Members as 'Thugs' Sparks Outrage

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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Hebrew · 3 newsrooms covering

Lok deleted the controversial post and explained it was a mistake, asserting his respect for the ultra-Orthodox community.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Knesset member Topaz Lok shared an AI image depicting Deri, Goldknopf, and Ashar as "thugs" serving Lieberman.
  • The AI-generated image caused significant controversy and was subsequently deleted by Lok.
  • Lok apologized for the post, calling it a mistake and emphasizing his respect for the ultra-Orthodox.
  • The incident highlights tensions surrounding political imagery and inter-community relations.

The image quickly drew criticism, leading Lok to delete the post. Following the deletion, Lok issued a clarification, stating that the image was shared "by mistake." He emphasized his positive relationship with the ultra-Orthodox community, calling them "my brothers, a public with a huge heart."

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