Israel’s Ben-Gvir shares AI videos mocking Gazans as ‘donkeys’ and sending them to Paris

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is using AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians and push political messages ahead of the country’s election, including videos magically transporting Gazans to Paris or calling them "donkeys" for choosing to stay. One video has sparked an online spat with France. AI is playing a growing role in the campaign, with parties using deepfakes, bots and AI-generated content, raising concerns about disinformation and the technology’s influence on voters. With Israel’s general election looming, several Israeli politicians have been using AI-generated content as campaign videos. Among them is far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has recently shared AI-generated videos mocking Palestinians in Gaza and depicting a fictional journey transporting a Gazan to Paris. One video portrays Gaza in 2030 as a ghost town, with homes, schools and infrastructure destroyed. A donkey then appears alongside a message from Ben-Gvir’s party: “You’d have to be a donkey to stay in Gaza.” The video appears to reference Ben-Gvir’s so-called “voluntary emigration” plan, which advocates encouraging Palestinians to leave the enclave and move abroad. Anot...