Shas invokes IDF soldiers in election campaign ad, drawing Gadi Eisenkot's ire
Shas party's election campaign ad featuring IDF soldiers has drawn criticism from Gadi Eisenkot and others, with some accusing the party of improperly using the soldiers' images. The ad shows a family reunited with a soldier returning home from his army base. The controversy has led to calls for the party to remove the video.
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- ✓ Shas party's election campaign ad features a family gathered for a Shabbat dinner before a son returns home from his army base and embraces his family members.
- ✓ Gadi Eisenkot has expressed his ire over the Shas party's use of IDF soldiers in their campaign ad.
- ✓ The Yashar Party has demanded that Shas remove the video, citing improper use of IDF soldiers.
- ✓ Shas party leader Deri claimed that the party received 31,000 votes from soldiers in the last elections.
What changed
The Shas party has faced increased criticism and calls for the removal of the campaign ad, with Gadi Eisenkot threatening to siphon traditional voters away from the party.
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Shas party faces backlash over IDF soldier campaign ad
Shas party's election campaign ad featuring IDF soldiers has drawn criticism from Gadi Eisenkot and others, with some accusing the party of improperly using the soldiers' images. The ad shows a family reunited with a soldier returning home from his army base. The controversy has led to calls for the party to remove the video.
Why it matters
The Shas party's use of IDF soldiers in their campaign ad has sparked controversy in the lead-up to the elections. The ad features a family reunited with a soldier returning home from his army base. Critics argue that the party is improperly using the soldiers' images for political gain. This controversy comes as parties jockey for votes in the upcoming elections.
What is confirmed
- Shas party's election campaign ad features a family gathered for a Shabbat dinner before a son returns home from his army base and embraces his family members.
- Gadi Eisenkot has expressed his ire over the Shas party's use of IDF soldiers in their campaign ad.
- The Yashar Party has demanded that Shas remove the video, citing improper use of IDF soldiers.
- Shas party leader Deri claimed that the party received 31,000 votes from soldiers in the last elections.
Still unconfirmed
- Eisenkot threatens to siphon traditional voters away from a panicking Shas
What to watch next
- The Shas party's response to the criticism and potential removal of the campaign ad
- The impact of the controversy on the Shas party's election prospects
- Further reactions from other parties and politicians
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (8)
- www.jpost.com — Gadi Eisenkot Articles and latest stories | The Jerusalem Post
- The Jerusalem Post — Shas invokes IDF soldiers in election campaign ad, drawing Gadi Eisenkot's ire
- The Times of Israel — Eisenkot threatens to siphon traditional voters away from a panicking Shas
- Israel National News — Following Likud petition: Bennett ordered to remove footage of IDF soldiers from video
- Ynetnews — Deri claims: 'In the last elections, Shas received 31,000 votes from soldiers'
- i24NEWS — Yashar Party Demands Shas Party Remove Video; It Says It Improperly Uses IDF Soldiers
- The Times of Israel — After order to delete video, Shas assails elections committee chief’s ‘persecution’
- www.jpost.com — Shas invokes IDF soldiers in election campaign ad, drawing Gadi Eisenkot's ire
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