Eisenkot brands Shas election video featuring haredi IDF enlistment as 'illegal propaganda'

The Shas Party released its first election campaign video, which appears to support IDF conscription, prompting the Yashar Party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, to demand its removal. Eisenkot alleges the video violates election propaganda legislation by "creating the impression that the IDF identifies with the Shas Party." The Shas video depicts a son returning home from military service, with the party stating it represents "Torah scholars and IDF soldiers, we are all one family." Yashar's letter to Shas leader Aryeh Deri disputes the video's claims, highlighting that Shas has "worked to promote a draft-evasion law" and that Deri has expressed pride in family members who do not serve. Shas defended the video, asserting it aims to refute "false propaganda" claiming the party supports draft evasion, amid increasing criticism over its stance on ultra-Orthodox enlistment during the IDF's manpower shortage.