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Government Halts Manipulated Photos of Sara Netanyahu

1/5/2026

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The Government Press Office halted the use of heavily retouched photos of Sara Netanyahu, some AI-altered, that were distributed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and credited to her as a photographer.
Critics say the practice of enhancing her appearance in official photos is ongoing and raises ethical concerns about manipulating state imagery.
The GPO is reviewing guidelines to ensure reliability of state photographs as scrutiny of photo manipulation increases.

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The Government Press Office halted the use of heavily retouched photos of Sara Netanyahu, some AI-altered, that were distributed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and credited to her as a photographer.
Critics say the practice of enhancing her appearance in official photos is ongoing and raises ethical concerns about manipulating state imagery.
The GPO is reviewing guidelines to ensure reliability of state photographs as scrutiny of photo manipulation increases.