Netanyahu offered Likud campaign role to creator of Oct. 7 atrocities film
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Netanyahu offered a campaign role to Horowitz, the vice president of creative in Keshet’s commercial division, who created a film documenting the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre. The appointment now appears unlikely to move forward following the escalation of military operations in the region.
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KEY FACTS
- Netanyahu offered a campaign role to Horowitz, who is the vice president of creative in Keshet’s commercial division.
- The film, officially titled Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre, was compiled by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit from raw footage documenting the Hamas-led massacre of October 7, 2023.
- The Jewish Telegraphic Agency later reported that the 47-minute film was compiled from Hamas body-camera recordings, dash cams, CCTV footage, and victims’ phone videos.
- Due to its graphic nature, the film has generally been shown only in private, invitation-only screenings for policymakers, journalists, diplomats, and community leaders around the world.
- Horowitz also headed the public diplomacy team during Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations and was responsible for the QR code initiative that directed viewers to documentation of Hamas’s October 7 atrocities.
- The QR code effort was part of a broader Israeli campaign in New York during the UN General Assembly.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This development falls within the broader context of Politics activity in Middle East. Current reporting indicates: Netanyahu offered a campaign role to Horowitz, who is the vice president of creative in Keshet’s commercial division.
The film, officially titled Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre, was compiled by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit from raw footage documenting the Hamas-led massacre of October 7, 2023. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency later reported that the 47-minute film was compiled from Hamas body-camera recordings, dash cams, CCTV footage, and victims’ phone videos.
Brief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered a campaign role to Horowitz, the vice president of creative in Keshet’s commercial division, who created a film documenting the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre.
This film, titled Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre, was compiled by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and includes graphic footage from various sources, including Hamas body cameras and victims’ phone videos. The film has been shown primarily in private screenings due to its disturbing content.
Horowitz's involvement in public diplomacy during Netanyahu's UN address and his QR code initiative to document the atrocities further highlight his role in shaping the narrative around the conflict. However, the appointment now appears unlikely to proceed, particularly in light of the ongoing military operations in the region, known as Operation Roaring Lion.
This operation has escalated tensions and military actions following the October 7 attack, which occurred under the backdrop of a 56-year Israeli military occupation and a 16-year blockade of Gaza.
While Netanyahu's offer reflects an effort to consolidate support within the Likud party, it also underscores the complexities of the current political landscape amid ongoing violence. The differing perspectives on the film's impact and the broader implications of Netanyahu's decision reveal the contentious nature of the conflict and the narratives surrounding it.
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