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Hannah Einbinder wears Palestinian football club jersey on 'Hacks' season 5

The Emmy winner is famous for her advocacy for Palestine and immigration rights in America


Pop Culture & Art May 02, 2026 1 min read
Photo: HBO

A recent scene from Hacks Season 5 is drawing attention after Hannah Einbinder was shown wearing a jersey from Lajee Celtic Club, a football team based in the Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem. The wardrobe choice, while subtle in the context of the episode, has sparked wider conversation due to the club’s mission and Einbinder’s own history of outspoken advocacy.

Lajee Celtic Club is known not just for sport but for its community-driven initiatives, with proceeds tied to youth programs and broader social efforts within the refugee camp. The inclusion of the jersey in a mainstream television series adds cultural and political resonance, particularly given the increasing visibility of Palestinian narratives in global entertainment.

Einbinder’s appearance in the jersey aligns closely with her public stance on Palestinian solidarity and other humanitarian issues. The actress has consistently used her platform to amplify causes she supports, including regularly promoting Pal Humanity, an organisation focused on aid and relief efforts in Gaza.

Her advocacy has also extended to high-profile moments. While accepting an award for Hacks, Einbinder made headlines for a speech that blended humor with political commentary, voicing support for Palestine, criticising US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and referencing her loyalty to the Philadelphia Eagles. The moment quickly circulated online, underscoring her willingness to bring activism into mainstream industry spaces.

At the same event, Einbinder also wore a pin associated with Artists4Ceasefire, a group calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian action in Gaza. The gesture was widely noted as part of a broader wave of artists using red carpet appearances to signal political positions.

The Hacks scene, though brief, fits into this larger pattern of intentional visibility. By incorporating a symbol tied to a refugee camp-based club into a major series, the moment bridges entertainment and real-world issues—something Einbinder has increasingly become known for as her profile continues to rise.

As conversations around representation and activism in Hollywood evolve, moments like this highlight how costume choices and on-screen details can carry meaning far beyond the script, particularly when paired with an actor’s established voice on global issues.

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