Netanyahu's AI campaign video seemingly mocks Eisenkot's…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces backlash following an AI-generated campaign video that critics claim mocks political rival Gadi Eisenkot by…
- Incident date
- Jul 2026
- Target
- Gadi Eisenkot
On July 22, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced significant public criticism following the release of an AI-generated electoral campaign video. The footage sparked controversy due to its perceived mockery of political opponent Gadi Eisenkot, specifically involving a depiction of his late son, Gal.
What happened
The campaign video featured a scene where Gadi Eisenkot is depicted hugging Arab lawmaker Mansour Abbas. During the sequence, a young man appears in the background, running past the two figures. Many viewers identified this individual as resembling Gal Eisenkot, the former IDF chief’s son who was killed in Gaza in December 2023 during a hostage rescue operation. The use of generative AI to construct this narrative has drawn sharp condemnation, as critics argue the video weaponizes the personal tragedy of a political rival for electoral purposes.