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Gantz accuses ‘Likud propagandists’ of fake coronavirus rumours ahead of Israeli election

Likud initially planned to run a 'positive' campaign

March 1, 2020 16:39
Lt Gen Gantz
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Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz has accused "Likud propagandists" of spreading fake coronavirus rumours ahead of Monday's Israeli election.

Mr Gantz took to social media on Sunday after the Israeli Ministry of Defence quickly dismissed rumours that the virus had been found in the city of Givatayim, to the east of Tel Aviv.

In a social media post on Sunday, Mr Gantz wrote: "Corona Method: This is how Netanyahu intends to stop you from voting - I ask you to read and share.

"This morning there was news of suspicion of corona in Givatayim.