Children's star demands ~300,000 shekels from Likud over use of her song

Children's star Maayaki is demanding compensation of approximately 300,000 shekels and an apology from the Likud party, after the party used her song "Squishy Party" in a campaign video without her permission. In a letter sent on her behalf, it was claimed that the use could create the impression that she is associated with a particular political stance, against her wishes.

Children's star Maayaki is demanding compensation of approximately 300,000 shekels and a public apology from the Likud party, following the use of her song "Squishy Party" in a campaign video published by the party. She claims the song was included in the video without her consent. A letter sent on her behalf argues that using the song in a political video could create the impression that she is associated with a specific party or stance, contrary to her wishes. Her lawyers demand that the party cease using the song, issue an apology, and pay 300,000 shekels as a settlement, along with legal costs. Maayaki herself explained that as a children's star, she is careful not to take political sides. She said that initially she found the video amusing, but later realized that the use of her song in an election campaign could tie her to a particular party—something she did not want.