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Likud Campaign Video Targeting Gadi Eizenkot Sparks Outrage and Criticism
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By מערכת וואלה חדשות
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 22, 2026
What happened
Likud's election campaign video targeting Gadi Eizenkot drew widespread criticism for appearing to exploit the memory of his fallen son, with 75% of a Walla! poll saying the video crossed the line.
- 01Likud released a campaign video showing Gadi Eizenkot ignoring a young man and embracing Mansour Abbas.
- 02The young man in the video resembled Eizenkot's late son, Gal, who died in Gaza combat.
- 03The video sparked widespread condemnation for crossing ethical boundaries in political messaging.
- 04A Walla! poll found 75% of respondents believed the video was excessive.
- 05Only 21% of poll participants defended the video, while 4% had no opinion.
- 06The video was shared on Likud's official channels and Netanyahu's X account.
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