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Israel’s government has publicly criticized fashion model Gigi Hadid for her support of Palestine.
The official Instagram account of the Israeli government posted a series of stories directed at Hadid in which the government accused her of remaining silent on the harm suffered by Jewish infants during the conflict.
The official State of Israel government Instagram account calls out Gigi Hadid for condemning the Israeli government:
“Have you been sleeping the past week? Or are you just fine turning a blind eye to Jewish babies being butchered in their homes? Your silence has been very clear… pic.twitter.com/6xZuQYTNAx
— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) October 16, 2023
Meanwhile, Hadid responded to the criticism by clarifying her position on the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians. According to Hadid, condemning the Israeli government’s actions does not equate to antisemitism. She expressed her support for Palestinians without endorsing Hamas.
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The online exchange drew mixed reactions from the internet community, with some questioning the unusual targeting of a citizen or celebrity by a verified government account for their political views.
Hadid, who is of Palestinian descent from her father’s side, has always expressed empathy for the Palestinian struggle.