It’s been a month since Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, resulting in over 1,400 deaths. Around 240 people remain hostages in the Gaza Strip, held by the terrorist group. The ongoing situation has escalated into a seemingly endless conflict and a growing humanitarian crisis within the Palestinian territory.
Israel’s reaction, involving bombings and a ground campaign in Gaza, has led to international criticism, especially due to the rising civilian death toll, now exceeding 10,000. Among the vocal critics is former adult star Mia Khalifa, who has condemned Israel’s actions and the harm to civilians.
Mia Khalifa and Gal Gadot: Divergent Views
Recently, Israeli actress and former IDF soldier Gal Gadot announced plans to screen a 47-minute video depicting last month’s Hamas attacks in Los Angeles and New York City. This move drew criticism from Mia Khalifa, a Lebanese-American who has been openly supportive of Palestine. She referred to Gadot as ‘Genocide Barbie’ in a tweet, echoing her previous remarks and expressing her stance on the conflict.
Khalifa’s outspoken support for Palestine has led to significant personal and professional consequences, including the termination of her partnership with Playboy and the loss of her podcast after being fired by Canadian broadcaster Todd Shapiro. In contrast, Gadot and over 700 other celebrities like Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld, and Mark Hamill supported Israel, reflecting the diverse and polarized responses to the conflict.
