Israeli government criticises Gigi Hadid for her pro-Palestine stance

WEB DESK: Israel’s government has publicly criticised Gigi Hadid for her support of Palestine in the aftermath of the recent Hamas military operation in Southern Israel.

The official Instagram account of the Israeli government posted a series of stories directed at Hadid, accusing her of remaining silent on the harm suffered by Jewish infants during the conflict.

The government’s posts suggested that Hadid’s lack of condemnation implied a disregard for the suffering of Jewish civilians.

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. She said that condemning the Israeli government’s actions does not equate to antisemitism and expressed her support for Palestinians without endorsing Hamas.

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In a counter-response, the Israeli government’s Instagram account mocked Hadid’s stance, asserting that condemning Hamas is not anti-Palestine and supporting Israelis against terrorism is the right course of action.

The online exchange drew mixed reactions from the internet community, with some questioning the unusual targeting of a citizen by a verified government account for their political views.

The incident highlights how online platforms have become central to shaping narratives and garnering mass support amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine tensions.

The image shared by the Israeli government, depicting a child’s bedroom with apparent blood splatter, has faced skepticism. Many online users questioned the authenticity of the image, noting the ‘unnatural’ appearance of the blood splatter and its pink residue on the colouring book.

Supporters of the Palestinian cause commended Gigi Hadid for taking a more assertive position. Hadid, who is of Palestinian descent from her father’s side, expressed empathy for the Palestinian struggle and clarified her commitment to both Palestinian aspirations and the well-being of Jewish individuals.