{
  "id": 2758201,
  "title": "Eisenkot brands Shas election video featuring haredi IDF enlistment as 'illegal propaganda'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/eisenkot-brands-shas-election-video-featuring-haredi-idf-enlistment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T09:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-906299"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Yashar Party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has demanded the removal of a Shas Party election campaign video, accusing it of being illegal propaganda. The video, posted on Saturday, appears to support IDF conscription, which contradicts Shas' stance on the issue. Shas is a key coalition partner of Netanyahu's opposition bloc, which aims to replace the current Prime Minister. The video features a family celebrating a son's return from army service, emphasizing the importance of faith, tradition, unity, and love of Israel. Shas claims that the video showcases the party's commitment to supporting both yeshiva students and IDF soldiers. However, Yashar argues that the video misleads voters by implying that IDF soldiers endorse Shas, despite the party's push for legislation that critics say would prevent haredi conscription. Yashar cites official data stating that over 30,000 soldiers and career-service personnel voted for Shas in the last election and criticizes the party for working to promote a draft-evasion law during wartime.",
  "summary": "Eisenkot is a leading candidate in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections.",
  "key_points": [
    "Yashar Party demands removal of Shas election video",
    "Video promotes IDF conscription, contradicting Shas stance",
    "Yashar cites data of over 30,000 Shas voters supporting draft-evasion law"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "'Malchieli is a murderer!' Shas condemns protests against MK over haredi draft law",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/malchieli-is-a-murderer-shas-condemns-protests-against-mk-over-haredi",
        "published": "2026-08-23T07:52:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}