Likud Faces Backlash Over AI Video Targeting Former IDF Chief's Son
A controversial AI-generated video from the Likud party's election campaign targeting Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yisrael Shuv party, has sparked political uproar. The video was widely interpreted as referencing the son of the former IDF Chief of Staff, who was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip, leading to strong reactions across the political spectrum. Likud officials quickly denied any such implication, attempting to distance themselves from the accusations. The incident has intensified tensions ahead of the 2026 elections, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding military and personal losses in Israeli politics.
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