# Likud billboard targets Mamdani, likening him to Iran and Hezbollah chiefs

Israel's Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a campaign billboard that compares a politician or activist named Mamdani to the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah. The attack is part of escalating political rhetoric during Israel's election campaign, signaling an attempt to paint Mamdani as a security threat. The comparison could inflame tensions and shape voter perceptions of the individual and his party.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/17/netanyahu-party-campaign-billboard-mamdani-iran-hezbollah) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:54:03 GMT