# Ben-Gvir shares AI video of starving Palestinian before Israeli elections

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted an AI-generated video depicting a starving Palestinian, using it in his election messaging. The video has drawn criticism as a dehumanizing campaign tactic that risks inflaming tensions ahead of the vote.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/10/ben-gvir-posts-ai-video-of-starving-palestinian-ahead-of-elections?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:18:52 +0000