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Gadi Eisenkot's Election Billboard in Cyprus Vandalized with Palestinian Flag Colors
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First reported by Kan News · 3 hours ago
What happened
Gadi Eisenkot's election billboard in Cyprus was defaced with Palestinian flag colors a week after installation, following local political backlash. The campaign aimed at Israeli tourists sparked criticism from Cypriot officials and residents, while campaign leaders defended its intent and approval. The billboard was removed after its planned display period.
- 01Gadi Eisenkot's election billboard in Cyprus was vandalized with Palestinian flag colors.
- 02The billboard targeted Israeli tourists between Larnaca and Limassol.
- 03Cypriot MEP Fidas Panayiotou condemned the campaign as an Israeli takeover.
- 04Local resident Leon Widel criticized the campaign's negative impact on Cyprus.
- 05Campaign CEO Amnon Iluz dismissed criticism, citing Israel's international decline.
- 06The billboard was displayed for ten days and removed as scheduled despite controversy.
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