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Gadi Eizenkot's Election Billboard in Cyprus Sparks Controversy Over Israeli Presence

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First reported by Ynet · 21 hours ago

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Gadi Eizenkot's Hebrew-language election billboard in Cyprus sparked debate over foreign political advertising and Israeli presence on the island, with EU parliamentarian Fidias Panayiotou calling for a ban on such campaigns, prompting accusations of antisemitism.

01Gadi Eizenkot's election billboard appeared on a major highway in Cyprus, targeting Israeli residents.
02The Hebrew sign read, 'Israelis, travel safely. You deserve it,' addressing thousands of Israelis in Cyprus.
03EU parliament member Fidias Panayiotou criticized the billboard, highlighting the large Israeli presence.
04Panayiotou urged legislation banning political campaigns by non-EU countries in Cyprus.
05Critics accused Panayiotou's focus on Israelis of fueling anti-Israeli and antisemitic sentiments.
06The controversy sparked a broader debate on foreign political advertising and Israeli visibility in Cyprus.

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