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Yashar demands Sport 5 stop Netanyahu electioneering at match

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 11:33 PM UTC · How we work

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Yashar Party Warns Sport5

Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, warned Sport 5 to avoid electioneering during Netanyahu’s match appearance.
The match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv takes place at Teddy Stadium on October 19, 2026.
Yashar demands written confirmation by 3 p.m. that production staff will cut away if needed.
The party may petition the Central Elections Committee for an injunction under Section 5 of Israel’s Elections Law.
Yashar argues Netanyahu rarely attends soccer games, suggesting his visit aims to promote his campaign.

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Yashar Party Warns Sport5

Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, warned Sport 5 to avoid electioneering during Netanyahu’s match appearance.
The match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv takes place at Teddy Stadium on October 19, 2026.
Yashar demands written confirmation by 3 p.m. that production staff will cut away if needed.
The party may petition the Central Elections Committee for an injunction under Section 5 of Israel’s Elections Law.
Yashar argues Netanyahu rarely attends soccer games, suggesting his visit aims to promote his campaign.

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