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Fake AI Image of Gal Gadot Wearing Spanish Player's Jersey Sparks Outrage in Israel
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אפרת קרסנר
First reported by Mako · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
A fake AI image showing Israeli actress Gal Gadot wearing a Spanish football player's jersey sparked outrage among Israeli social media users. The image was posted on a fake account and falsely linked Gadot to pro-Palestinian views, prompting her mother to clarify it was fabricated. The incident underscores growing challenges with AI-generated misinformation.
- 01Fake AI image showed Gal Gadot wearing Spanish player Amin Younes's jersey, sparking Israeli outrage.
- 02Younes is known for pro-Palestinian views, fueling backlash against Gadot.
- 03Image was posted on a fake account; Gadot did not share it.
- 04Gadot's mother publicly clarified the photo was fake.
- 05Incident highlights risks of advanced AI-generated misinformation.
- 06Israeli cybersecurity authorities have warned about rising AI misuse.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
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