Retired General Amiram Levin Funded Anonymous Anti-Haredi Election Campaign
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Retired Major General Amiram Levin allegedly funded an anonymous election campaign against the Haredi public for approximately 300,000 shekels during the recent Knesset elections. The campaign, featuring advertisements nationwide, aimed to create apprehension about the Haredi community. Levin stated he is a private individual and not obligated to disclose personal activities. Questions have been raised about potential violations of election funding disclosure laws, though no official ruling has been made.
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- Retired Major General Amiram Levin funded an anonymous anti-Haredi election campaign costing 300,000 shekels.
- The campaign's advertisements appeared on buses, bridges, and billboards across Israel.
- Levin stated he is a private individual and not required to disclose personal activities.
- Questions arise regarding potential violations of election funding disclosure laws.
- No official determination has been made by the State Comptroller regarding Levin's actions.
Retired Major General Amiram Levin is reportedly behind an anonymous campaign of advertisements targeting the Haredi public during the 26th Knesset election cycle, which cost approximately 300,000 shekels. The revelation was made by Yishai Friedman on Channel 14, noting that the election period was marked by sharp campaigns against the Haredi community.
The advertisements, which appeared on buses, bridges, and billboards nationwide, aimed to generate fear of the Haredi public. The identity of the campaign's financier was not disclosed at the time.
According to the report, Levin funded the campaign from his personal funds, spending around 300,000 shekels. When approached for comment, Levin stated, "I am a private individual and I do not provide any information about what I do personally, because I owe nothing to anyone."
Following the exposure, claims have been raised that Levin did not register as an active participant in the elections and did not declare his involvement in the campaign. Election regulations require individuals or entities spending over 120,400 shekels on election activities, such as advertising intended to influence voting, to register with and report to the State Comptroller. As of now, no official determination has been made by the State Comptroller or any enforcement agency that Levin violated the law.