As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly
Summary
Israeli election campaigns have turned increasingly hostile, with AI-generated images, racialised attacks and personal smears targeting candidates and bereaved families. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot are locked in a tight race ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Key Points
- Campaigns ahead of Israel's election have intensified with inflammatory attacks, including AI-generated content used to portray opponents as dangerous or untrustworthy.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Gadi Eisenkot are neck and neck in polls.
- The campaign has also targeted bereaved candidates such as Laly Derai and relatives of hostages, drawing criticism for exploiting personal loss.
- Analysts and opponents say the tactics amount to incitement, especially against Arab-Israeli politicians and coalition prospects.
