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Gadi Eisenkot's Campaign Stunt Angers Israelis Online
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By דסק החדשות C14
First reported by Now 14 · 6 days ago
What happened
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar" party, erected a billboard promoting his election campaign by promising to bring football matches back to Israel. The move, which ignored security concerns, drew widespread criticism and mockery online.
- 01Gadi Eisenkot's campaign erected a billboard promising to bring football back to Israel.
- 02The move ignored security concerns regarding hosting foreign teams in Israel.
- 03Critics accused Eisenkot of prioritizing political gain over safety.
- 04Social media users widely mocked the campaign stunt with jokes and memes.
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