A campaign billboard in the Golan featuring the phrase “Wanted Dead or Alive” has been vandalized, sparking concerns over escalating political violence in Israel. The billboard, part of Benny Gantz’s campaign, drew criticism after a Likud party official reportedly used a racial slur – comparing Gantz to a “monkey” – prompting a heated exchange. Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, now with the Yashar party, strongly condemned the slur and accused Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud of fueling divisiveness. The chairman of the Democratic Camp stated that while the billboard could be vandalized, “hope cannot.” Furthermore, Eisenkot warned against using a scheduled soccer match as a platform for further political campaigning by the Prime Minister. This incident occurs during a highly charged election period, raising fears of a further deterioration in the political climate within Israel. The vandalism underscores the intensity of the current political divisions and the potential for unrest.

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