Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is using AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians and push political messages ahead of the country’s election, including videos magically transporting Gazans to Paris or calling them "donkeys" for choosing to stay. One video has sparked an online spat with France. AI is playing a growing role in the campaign, with parties using deepfakes, bots and AI-generated content, raising concerns about disinformation and the technology’s influence on voters.
With Israel’s general election looming, several Israeli politicians have been using AI-generated content as campaign videos. Among them is far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has recently shared AI-generated videos mocking Palestinians in Gaza and depicting a fictional journey transporting a Gazan to Paris.
