Gigi Hadid Faces Backlash Over Pro-Palestine Tweets
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The 23-year-old model, whose father, Mohamed Hadid, is of Palestinian origin, spoke out on Twitter in support of the Palestinians killed by Israeli troops at the Gaza border earlier this week. Hadid expressed that she feels the ongoing conflict isn’t about race or religion, but instead it’s centered around “greed.”
Taking to Twitter, Hadid posted a screenshot of a news article, which was related to the attack, citing it to be the most deadliest one since 2014 Gaza War.
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) May 15, 2018
She further added,
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. For me, this is not about religion or one against the other - it’s about the greed. #FreePalestine #freegaza #coexist ☮️
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) May 15, 2018
Gigi upheld her views, defending herself in several more tweets against those who were attacking her previous posts. "You'll all see whatever side you want," she wrote. "My intent is never to further separate groups in hatred — I live my life loving everyone regardless of religion/race. So I will say again for the last time, I'm not anti-anyone. I am only pro- coexistence. That is all. #freepalestine." She also condemned all violence from both parties in a response to a pro-Israel group that accused her of calling "Jews who want to live in their homeland in peace and defend against shooting and bomb attacks" greedy: "I didn't call Jews greedy, but anyone who can't look past their own ego will twist it that way," she said. "I'm saying coexistence (Palestinians & Israelis, as they once before lived...) is to not live in greed. That's all I'd hope for. ☮️ I don't agree with the violence from either side."
Further & finally-
I’m just gunna start keeping my opinions to myself.
social media is one of the most frustrating & twisted things. Don’t be surprised when your faves drop off,it’s a double-edged sword. Everything’s taken & read the wrong way bc tweets can never show real depth
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) May 16, 2018
girl no!! your voice is important, please don't stop because of some stupid people. your purpose is more important than the hate these people are giving you.
— Mishy. (@everincenewyork) May 16, 2018
Gigi, it's a never ending battle but for some of us I hope you understand how proud we are that you are standing up against the killing of innocent civilians. Silence on the massacre happening in Palestine is so deafening!
— Noor?Let Me (@zayndewani) May 16, 2018
Please don't stop talking. Silence is the worst decision. WE ALL SHOULD STAND UP AND YELL WHEN PEOPLE ARE DYING. Our world is just a cruel mess
— n (@ssssssssseda) May 16, 2018
NEVER. You have the right to explain your opinion. There are too many people that need their faves to speak up about everything that happen all around the world. So please keep sharing your opinions to whoever want to hear that. I’m one of them.
— ✧Chiara (@flawlesshadid_) May 16, 2018
- Tags: Backlash, Gigi Hadid, Pro-Palestine, twitter