Controversy erupts as Gigi Hadid alleges Israel is solely holding children as war prisoners
Gigi Hadid, the Palestinian American supermodel, found herself in the midst of a social media storm following a now-deleted Instagram post where she accused Israel of severe mistreatment of Palestinian children. With a vast audience of 79.1 million followers, Hadid's post alleged Israel's solitary act of imprisoning children as war captives and detailed harrowing crimes like abduction, rape, and torture against Palestinians.
Her post specifically highlighted Ahmed Mansara, involved in a 2015 stabbing incident in East Jerusalem.
Mansara, then 13, along with his cousin, carried out a stabbing that left two individuals severely injured. Subsequently, Mansara was arrested, convicted of attempted murder, and initially sentenced to 12 years in prison, later reduced to 9½ years.
During his incarceration, concerns surfaced regarding Mansara's mental health, including reports of schizophrenia and depression.
Amnesty International, a human rights advocacy group, has consistently urged Israeli authorities for Mansara's release, criticizing their handling of his case.
This isn't the first instance of Hadid drawing criticism for her stance on Israel and Palestine. Following a recent Hamas attack on Israel, she shared content condemning the Israeli government's actions and expressing support for Palestinians, triggering a response from the official social media account of the State of Israel.
Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeili also weighed in, highlighting Hadid's portrayal of Mansara as a victim despite his involvement in the stabbing incident, drawing attention to his role as a perpetrator.
The controversies stirred by Hadid's social media posts have led to impassioned debates, with notable figures like music mogul Scooter Braun
