The key facts

  • Ben-Gvir posted an AI video depicting Gaza in 2030 as destroyed, with a mocking phrase about residents
  • The video was released ahead of the Knesset elections on October 27; a Channel 12 poll gives the opposition 55 seats versus 51 for Netanyahu's coalition
  • According to Anadolu, more than 74,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, and 90% of civilian infrastructure has been destroyed

AI Clip in Election Campaign

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the far-right Jewish Power party, on Tuesday published on the X platform an AI-generated clip presenting a vision of the Gaza Strip in 2030. According to the Anadolu agency, the video depicts the enclave as a ghost city with destroyed schools, infrastructure and port. One frame featuring a donkey is accompanied by the party slogan: 'To stay in Gaza, you have to be a donkey' — a mocking jab at Palestinians remaining on the territory.

Ben-Gvir's Position and War Context

Ben-Gvir has repeatedly demanded the occupation of Gaza, the displacement of the Palestinian population and the creation of Israeli settlements on the territory. According to Anadolu, Israel's war in Gaza, launched in October 2023 with US support, has killed more than 74,000 people, over 175,000 have been wounded, and 90% of civilian infrastructure has been destroyed. The agency also reports that, despite the ceasefire in effect since October 10, 2025, Israel continued shelling and demolition of Palestinian buildings.

Elections and Accusations by Arab Parties

The clip appeared after Arab parties on Sunday accused Ben-Gvir of using his measures and violations against Palestinians to mobilize support and intimidate Arab voters. Israel's parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 27; the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is competing with opposition parties. According to a Channel 12 poll published on Monday, opposition parties receive 55 seats, the ruling coalition 51, with neither bloc reaching the required 61 seats out of 120 in the Knesset for a majority.