October 17th 2023.
Alicia Keys is facing a wave of criticism after an anti-Semitism advocacy group accused her of subliminally showing support for Hamas amid its ongoing war with Israel.
The Grammy-winning singer had posted a photo of herself in a racer jacket, which many believed was reminiscent of the colors on the Palestine flag. In the caption, Keys wrote, "Question: What would u do if you weren’t afraid of anything??? Tell me your truth… I’ve had my eyes on paragliding...”
The post led StopAntisemitism to accuse Keys of supporting Hamas, referencing the paragliders the Islamic Resistance Movement used in its October 7 attack on Israel. The attack killed hundreds of Israelis and took some as captives back into Gaza.
In response to the backlash, Keys quickly deleted the post and issued a statement on Instagram clearing up any misconception. She insisted her post was “Completely unrelated in any way to the recent devastating loss of life,” and wrote, “My heart has been breaking… I pray and stand for peace.”
Despite her statement, many still believe she is a Hamas sympathizer. TMZ reports that Keys lives near a popular paragliding spot in San Diego, and many are calling her out for what they believe is an intentional comment. “At least we know where she stands,” one person wrote.
Though Keys is facing a significant amount of criticism, her fans are standing by her side. They are taking to social media to defend her and to remind everyone that the singer is an advocate for peace.
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