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Likud Threatens Legal Action Over Bennett's Use of IDF Footage in Election Video

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 22 hours ago

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Likud has issued a legal warning to Naftali Bennett over a video featuring IDF reserve soldiers, demanding its removal by August 18 or threatening to seek a court order to stop its distribution. The party alleges Bennett's video illegally uses military personnel and equipment in election propaganda, escalating tensions between the two political rivals.

01Likud demands Naftali Bennett remove a video showing IDF reserve soldiers by August 18 noon.
02The video features "Unit Avshalom" members in uniform carrying weapons, used in election propaganda.
03Likud claims this violates election law prohibiting use of public military assets in campaigns.
04The visit was at the invitation of an IDF battalion commander but still deemed propagandistic.
05If Bennett ignores the demand, Likud will petition the Central Elections Committee for a distribution ban.
06The dispute reflects heightened political tensions between Netanyahu's Likud and Bennett ahead of elections.

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