{
  "id": 12211514,
  "title": "New mural in Tel Aviv shows Bart Simpson as a Hamas terrorist, Netanyahu, Eisenkot chasing him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/new-mural-in-tel-aviv-shows-bart-simpson-as-a-hamas-terrorist",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-910659"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Tel Aviv, a mural by Italian artist aleXsandro Palombo has sparked controversy by depicting Bart Simpson as a Hamas terrorist being pursued by Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. The mural, titled \"RUN,\" appeared on September 29, just a month before Israel's Knesset election and days before the anniversary of October 7. Simpson, often used as a character in Palombo's work, is portrayed as a child soldier in this contentious piece. Although Netanyahu and Eisenkot represent opposing political sides, the mural places them chasing the same target amidst the political campaign. Palombo, known for integrating pop culture with social commentary, aims to highlight indoctrination, jihadist propaganda, and the transmission of violence to younger generations through this work.",
  "summary": "A new mural in Tel Aviv depicts Bart Simpson as a Hamas terrorist, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Gadi Eisenkot shown chasing him. The artist, Palombo, said his work signifies the indoctrination of minors, jihadist propaganda, and the transmission of violence to new generations.\n\nThe mural appears to be a response to the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,221 people, according to official Israeli figures. The attack also led to 251 hostages being dragged into Gaza, with 44 of them already dead.\n\nNetanyahu has vowed that there will be no Hamas rule in Gaza, and has pledged to continue targeting anyone involved in the attack or who held hostages. He made these comments during a memorial event marking three years since the attack, which was also attended by other officials.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bart Simpson depicted as Hamas terrorist in Tel Aviv mural",
    "Israeli leaders Netanyahu, Eisenkot chase Simpson in artwork",
    "Mural created by Italian artist Alexsandro Palombo"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/12211514.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/intend-to-complete-missions-netanyahu-vows-no-hamas-rule-in-gaza",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:31:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/at-oct-7-memorial-netanyahu-says-will-be-no-hamas-rule-in-gaza",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:30:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/at-oct-7-memorial-netanyahu-says-will-be-no-hamas-rule-in-gaza-12173285",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "‘There will be no Hamas rule in Gaza,’ Netanyahu vows at October 7 memorial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/there-will-be-no-hamas-rule-in-gaza-netanyahu-vows-at-october-7",
        "published": "2026-10-05T15:05:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}