Kylie Jenner, a popular celebrity with 400 million Instagram followers, recently faced criticism for posting a photo supporting Israel.
The post, which she shared from the pro-Israel account @StandWithUs, displayed the Israeli flag and the caption, "Now and always, we stand with the people of Israel!"
Everyone needs to unfollow Kylie Jenner please pic.twitter.com/qcx3HwFndx
— ☾ (@Myrisoul) October 7, 2023
However, Jenner quickly deleted the Instagram Story post within an hour due to backlash from her followers.
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Many of Jenner's followers expressed their disapproval in the comments section of her most recent post. Some criticized her for getting involved in politics, while others questioned her empathy for the Palestinian cause. Several comments included the Palestinian flag as a sign of solidarity.
The controversy extended to X (formerly Twitter), where numerous fans expressed their anger over Jenner's post.
Some questioned her knowledge of the Israel-Palestine conflict, while others speculated that the post might strain her friendship with supermodel Bella Hadid, a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights.
The incident highlights the challenges celebrities face when expressing their political views, especially on sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict.
It also underscores the importance of understanding and empathy when discussing such issues on social media platforms.
