May 30th 2024.
Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador, has sparked controversy with her recent visit to Israel. During her trip, she was photographed writing the words "Finish Them!" on an Israeli artillery shell. The image, captured by Reuters, shows Haley kneeling down in front of stacks of shells and using a marker to leave her message: "Finish them - America HEART Israel, Always." The photo was shared on social media by Danny Danon, an Israeli politician and former ambassador to the United Nations who accompanied Haley on her visit.
However, the image quickly drew criticism from Amnesty International after it surfaced online. The human rights organization called out Haley for her "stunt" and reminded her that conflict has rules and civilians must be protected. Haley, who served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during Donald Trump's presidency, has faced backlash for her actions amid the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza, which has claimed the lives of thousands of people in the past eight months.
The controversy surrounding Haley's stunt comes at a time when Israel is facing widespread criticism for a recent airstrike in Rafah that killed 21 people. Despite denying responsibility for the airstrike, Israel has been accused of war crimes and genocide by a United Nations expert. With Haley's visit and her message of support for Israel, she has only added fuel to the fire and faced even more backlash.
Former Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth questioned why Haley wouldn't just sign the message as "I favor Israeli war crimes," while others took to social media to express their disgust. Amid the outcry, Haley took to Twitter to explain her support for Israel, stating that they are "fighting America's enemies." She also emphasized that Hamas, not Israel, was responsible for starting the war and that Israel must do whatever is necessary to protect its people from evil.
Despite her explanations, Haley continues to face criticism and questions about her motives. Some have even accused her of being paid by pro-Israel lobby groups, with one image circulating that claims she received over $1.5 million from such a group. However, Haley remains steadfast in her support for Israel and has made it clear that she believes they are fighting for a just cause against their enemies.
Born to immigrant parents from India, Nikki Haley, also known as Nimarata Randhawa, has always been vocal about her support for Israel. And while her actions and words have been met with controversy, she remains determined to stand by her beliefs and advocate for change. Only time will tell how her involvement in the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza will be remembered in the years to come.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
