Israel's Central Elections Committee chairman, Noam Sohlberg, has issued an order requiring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take down several online videos. The ruling centers on the use of military and public resources, which the committee determined were used without proper authorization to promote the Prime Minister’s political agenda.

As Israel approaches the start of the official election season on October 27, the committee is tasked with enforcing strict regulations regarding campaign materials. Sohlberg’s decision was based on the finding that the videos in question functioned as election propaganda. Specifically, the committee noted that the content featured remarks that served as "boasting" regarding the government’s achievements and the Prime Minister’s personal record.

While the committee has mandated the removal of the specific content, the ruling highlights ongoing tensions regarding the boundaries between official government communication and partisan campaigning. The decision, first reported by Haaretz, underscores the committee's authority to regulate digital media as the country prepares for upcoming electoral cycles. Netanyahu’s office has not yet provided a public response to the committee's directive, and the extent to which these videos were disseminated prior to the order remains a point of focus for election monitors.