Eliran Tal, a Likud political adviser, categorically denied allegations that the party was involved in a campaign video critics say exploited the memory of opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot's fallen son, calling the accusations 'despicable' and baseless, according to a statement.
Eliran Tal, a political adviser to the Likud party, issued a statement Wednesday categorically denying any party involvement in a campaign video that has sparked controversy over its treatment of opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot and his fallen son. Tal called the allegations 'despicable' and said no Likud member would have sanctioned such a move. The statement comes as the political fallout from the video continues to dominate Israeli campaign discourse.
- DevelopingLikud accuses Eisenkot of using IDF soldiers in campaign video, violating law
- DevelopingLikud releases alternative campaign video addressing Eisenkot's unity message
- DevelopingLikud launches aggressive campaign ad targeting Eisenkot
- StrongCommentary: Netanyahu video mocking Eisenkot's fallen son likely a lapse, not malice
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