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Likud Party election campaign controversy

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The Likud Party, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has launched a controversial election campaign featuring large billboards in Tel Aviv near the Ayalon Highway. The advertisements group several international figures together, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The posters feature the Hebrew slogan, “They want Netanyahu to lose. Do not let them win.” Analysts suggest the strategy aims to consolidate the right-wing voter base by framing regional tensions as a threat to Netanyahu’s leadership. Further details indicate that The inclusion of President Erdoğan alongside leaders from Iran and Hezbollah reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and Turkey. The campaign specifically targets Mamdani was included due to following his criticism of Netanyahu’s policies and his stated intention Israel’s military operations in Gaza. Mamdani has previously referred to seek enforcement of Netanyahu as a “war criminal” and suggested that U.S. authorities should enforce International Criminal Court arrest warrants against if the Prime Minister. Minister visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu has amplified the campaign responded by reposting accusing Mamdani of “fomenting hate” and expressing concern that progressive Democrats aligned with the imagery on social media. The campaign has drawn criticism from Mayor could undermine bipartisan support for Israel in the United States. This political rivals, such escalation occurs as Israel prepares for general elections in October, following the Yashar party led by Gadi Eisenkot, which released a modified version dissolution of the advertisement claiming that Netanyahu’s policies risk the collapse Knesset in July. Additional reports have emerged regarding internal Likud dynamics, including allegations of cash payments to voters during primaries and potential efforts by Netanyahu associates to purge Chareidi members deemed disloyal to the IDF. party.

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  1. 2026-08-18 09:23 UTC Likud Party election campaign controversy
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