# AI reshapes Israel's election campaign

> Netanyahu's Likud party uses AI in over 1,800 posts ahead of election.
- Title: AI reshapes Israel's election campaign · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Netanyahu's Likud party uses AI in over 1,800 posts ahead of election. Netanyahu's Likud party deployed AI-generated content in over 1,800 posts during…
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- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/deepfakes-bots-and-distrust-how-ai-is-shaping-israel-s-election/a-79657988?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: israel, netanyahu, likud, ai, election, deepfakes, bots, social media, political campaign, election 2026, news, world
## AI campaign tool
Netanyahu's Likud party used AI in over 1,800 posts by mid-October 2026 election campaign.
## AI-generated video
Gadi Eisenkot's AI video shows him embracing Mansour Abbas, a prominent Arab politician.
## Election context
Israel's October 27 election could oust Netanyahu or cement his power for years.
## AI usage trend
14% of political posts used AI, with Likud leading in sheer numbers.
## AI in action
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared AI video of attorney general and justices detained.
## Bot accounts
Over 1,000 fake accounts follow Netanyahu on X daily.
## AI robocalls
AI-powered robocalls ask voters who they will vote for without revealing their source.
## Government use
Israeli government paid US firm to build websites for AI chatbots to support pro-Israel content.
## Election rules
Israel's Central Elections Committee requires AI content to be labeled but lacks enforcement.
## AI risks
AI-generated content risks voter manipulation and misinformation in Israel's election.
## Key takeaway

Netanyahu's Likud party deployed AI-generated content in over 1,800 posts during Israel's election campaign, sparking concerns about misinformation and voter manipulation.