Sheffi Paz's Controversial AI Video on Infiltrators Blocked Across EU Following Legal Complaint

Social activist Sheffi Paz's provocative AI-generated video depicting infiltrators in South Tel Aviv being collected and sent out to sea has sparked significant controversy and millions of views. The video, which shows migrants being scooped up by a garbage truck arm and loaded onto rafts and rubber boats, ends with the phrase "All of them, now." It was first published on August 8, 2026, and quickly gained attention both in Israel and abroad.

On August 13, 2026, Paz announced that the video had been permanently blocked for viewing across all European Union countries on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) due to a "legal complaint." She linked this censorship to previous confrontations with EU institutions, including demands from the EU to prosecute her for graffiti sprayed in their lobby. Paz stated, "There is a direct line between the EU's demand to prosecute me and Twitter's demand to silence me," adding a defiant message that "Europe is drowning, but we will continue to fight because it is time for deportation."

Despite the reported block, a check by C14 at the time of the report found the video was still accessible on X, and the original post remained searchable. It is unclear whether the restriction was lifted, limited to certain EU regions, or if enforcement has changed. The video has been widely shared by foreign media and accounts, intensifying the debate around infiltration and migration issues in Israel, particularly in South Tel Aviv.

Paz has maintained that the video is meant to shock and reflect the reality faced by residents in southern Tel Aviv, emphasizing her call to remove infiltrators from Israel. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between activists, social media platforms, and European authorities regarding content and political messaging.