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‘Shame on you’: Israel’s OFFICIAL Twitter account attacks Bella Hadid after model joins pro-Palestinian march in NY | ‘Shame on you’: Israel’s OFFICIAL Twitter account attacks Bella Hadid after model joins pro-Palestinian march in NY |
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Israel has lashed out at supermodel Bella Hadid after she took part in a pro-Palestinian march in New York, accusing her and other celebrities of advocating “the elimination of the Jewish State.” | Israel has lashed out at supermodel Bella Hadid after she took part in a pro-Palestinian march in New York, accusing her and other celebrities of advocating “the elimination of the Jewish State.” |
Bella Hadid, an American model whose father is Palestinian, made an appearance during a Palestine solidarity march in New York on Saturday. The model then shared footage from the event on Instagram, reiterating her support for the Palestinian cause. | Bella Hadid, an American model whose father is Palestinian, made an appearance during a Palestine solidarity march in New York on Saturday. The model then shared footage from the event on Instagram, reiterating her support for the Palestinian cause. |
“The way my heart feels… To be around this many beautiful, smart, respectful, loving, kind and generous Palestinians all in one place... it feels whole! We are a rare breed!!” she wrote. | “The way my heart feels… To be around this many beautiful, smart, respectful, loving, kind and generous Palestinians all in one place... it feels whole! We are a rare breed!!” she wrote. |
The high-profile protester did not escape the watchful eye of Israel, which attacked her via social media, accusing Hadid of seeking to destroy the Jewish state. | The high-profile protester did not escape the watchful eye of Israel, which attacked her via social media, accusing Hadid of seeking to destroy the Jewish state. |
“When celebrities like Bella Hadid advocate for throwing Jews into the sea, they are advocating for the elimination of the Jewish State,” a message on Israel’s official Twitter account reads. | “When celebrities like Bella Hadid advocate for throwing Jews into the sea, they are advocating for the elimination of the Jewish State,” a message on Israel’s official Twitter account reads. |
Israel’s message did not receive a warm reception – its Twitter feed was flooded by pro-Palestinian people as well as Hadid’s fans. Some said the posts targeting the model were not exactly fitting for an official account of a country. | Israel’s message did not receive a warm reception – its Twitter feed was flooded by pro-Palestinian people as well as Hadid’s fans. Some said the posts targeting the model were not exactly fitting for an official account of a country. |
Other critics pointed out that the model never called for “throwing Jews into the sea.” | Other critics pointed out that the model never called for “throwing Jews into the sea.” |
Israel, however, shot back, explaining that it was referring to Hadid chanting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!” | Israel, however, shot back, explaining that it was referring to Hadid chanting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!” |
The decades-old slogan, commonly used by pro-Palestinian activists, has often been criticized by supporters of Israel. While some see it as a call for freedom and equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians, others consider it a battle cry for the destruction of the Jewish State. | The decades-old slogan, commonly used by pro-Palestinian activists, has often been criticized by supporters of Israel. While some see it as a call for freedom and equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians, others consider it a battle cry for the destruction of the Jewish State. |
Bella and her older sister and fellow supermodel Gigi Hadid have been vocal supporters of Palestine, voicing their support for Palestinian rights on social media. | Bella and her older sister and fellow supermodel Gigi Hadid have been vocal supporters of Palestine, voicing their support for Palestinian rights on social media. |
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