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Eisenkot Party's Fake Draft Notices Spark Outrage
Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party distributed hundreds of thousands of fake military draft notices to young voters as part of an election campaign, causing widespread panic. The party stated the campaign aimed to warn against a "draft-dodging government" and urged young people to vote for hope.
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What happened
- 01Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party sent fake military draft notices to hundreds of thousands of young voters.
- 02The letters caused panic, demanding recipients report for four years of mandatory service on election day.
- 03The party claimed the campaign was a wake-up call against a "draft-dodging government."
- 04Critics questioned how the party obtained personal data of potential draftees and soldiers.
- 05The controversy arises as Eisenkot's party shows increased support in recent opinion polls.
Critics questioned the source of the personal data used in the campaign and the ethical implications of the tactic, especially given Eisenkot's background as former IDF Chief of Staff. The controversy coincides with a rise in Eisenkot's party's poll numbers.
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