No, Dior did not replace Bella Hadid over her pro-Palestine stance

Social media has been abuzz with rumors that the luxury fashion brand Dior has severed ties with 27-year-old model Hadid, allegedly in response to her support for the Palestinian people and public criticism of the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza post-October 7, 2023.

Speculations intensified when Israeli model May Tager appeared in Dior's latest holiday ad campaign, leading many to believe that Hadid had been replaced. It is pertinent to note that Dior’s holiday campaign ads feature other models as well.

However, a closer examination of the facts reveals a more nuanced story. According to a source close to the matter, Hadid's contract with Dior actually ended in March 2022 per Associated Press, long before the recent escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Interestingly, Tager has appeared in Dior's holiday campaigns before, including the 2022 edition.

Hadid, whose father is Palestinian, has been vocal about her support for the Palestinian cause, even during her tenure as Dior's makeup ambassador, a position she held in 2016. Her criticism of the Israeli government has been public and consistent, suggesting that her political views have not influenced Dior's decision to end their partnership.

The Associated Press has investigated these claims and can confirm that Hadid's recent comments regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict have not affected her relationship with Dior. The brand's decision to end their partnership appears to be based on contractual matters, not political ones. The rumors about Hadid’s political stance leading to the culmination of her partnership with Dior are not supported by any evidence.

While Hadid's political views may not have directly impacted her relationship with Dior, the rumors surrounding her alleged dismissal highlight the complex interplay between fashion, politics, and social media. However, according to the facts, Dior has not taken her political views to oust her from the contract. The rumors are thus based on misinformation.

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