Gigi Hadid faces backlash over #FreePalestine tweets

'For me, this is not about religion or one against the other - it’s about the greed,' the supermodel had written

Gigi Hadid has always been very upfront about staying true to her roots. Hadid hails from a Palestinian background and has freely talked on Israel-Palestine conflict in the past as well.

Recently, the Gaza attack drew global attention and the model gave her two cents on the situation.



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.

https://twitter.com/GiGiHadid/status/996402940612136960

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."

https://twitter.com/GiGiHadid/status/996420206854656000

However, her comment started a debate as many asked her to clarify her stance.

https://twitter.com/ariele120/status/996426997986361346

So you’re saying that Jews who want to live in their homeland in peace and defend against shooting and bombing attacks are “greedy”!? Seriously? That’s the argument u wanna go with today? #Gaza

— StandWithUs (@StandWithUs) May 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/tomerjakov/status/996421070268792832

https://twitter.com/Raz_Beker/status/996458446609420290

Hadid, however, was quick to fire back. She wrote, "You’ll all see whatever side you want. 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."

https://twitter.com/GiGiHadid/status/996763930008670208

She further added, "Further & finally- I’m just going to 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 and read the wrong way, because tweets can never show real depth."

https://twitter.com/GiGiHadid/status/996765905391669248

The Victoria Secret angel was then lauded for voicing the matter, with many coming forward to encourage her to always speak on such issues.

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.

— mishyy (@doodhpattiiii) May 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/zayndewani/status/996766715571720193

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

— 🍫 (@asdfghjseda) May 16, 2018

SILENCE IS A WAR CRIME! Please keep going Gigi! 🇵🇸

— N 🛸 (@nxfxsxx) May 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/flawlesshadid_/status/996767329441796096

The Hadid sisters (Gigi and Bella) have always been particularly candid about their statements regarding Palestine, Syrian massacre and Libyan slave trade. The supermodel duo have always been upfront regarding US President Donald Trumps stance on Muslim ban in the country as well.

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