Kylie Jenner has received support from various Jewish organizations in America for her pro-Israel social media post. These organizations are not only backing her, but they are also criticizing those who shamed her into deleting the post.
Key Takeaway
Kylie Jenner received support from Jewish organizations for her pro-Israel social media post, despite facing criticism for deleting it.
As previously reported, Kylie initially shared a post from StandWithUs on Sunday morning, following a deadly terrorist attack by Hamas. The post featured an image of the Israeli flag with the caption, “Now and always, we stand with the people of Israel!” However, due to substantial backlash in the comments, Kylie decided to remove the post.
Roz Rothstein, co-founder and CEO of StandWithUs, expressed her satisfaction that Kylie initially reposted their account. However, she also stated, “It’s a shame that some people cannot express themselves honestly because of intense pressure and intimidation by Hamas sympathizers.”
It is important to note that Kylie was not the only celebrity expressing support for Israel after the terrorist attack. Celebrities such as Gal Gadot, Bono, Sarah Silverman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Amy Schumer, Madonna, Natalie Portman, and Mark Hamill also voiced their solidarity with Israel.
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) believes that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas provides an opportunity for celebrities to make a positive impact. According to AJC spokesman Richard Hirschhaut, Kylie “did the right thing and acted with her heart with her initial post,” and commended her for speaking up.
Despite this, Hirschhaut lamented the fact that Kylie became the target of “vicious and ugly scorn” for her post. He expressed hope that she reinstates the post on her Instagram because “the power of social media and the power of celebrity is desperately needed at this moment when Israel is at war and under attack by a terrorist organization that is barbaric, inhumane, and immoral.”
In addition to support for Kylie, the AJC is calling on influencers from various backgrounds to demonstrate moral courage and amplify moral clarity by supporting Israel’s high moral ground.
The AJC emphasizes that Hamas terrorists are using social media to showcase their “sheer barbarity” and urges celebrities with large followings to counteract these messages with love, support, and solidarity with Israel.
To summarize, Jewish organizations are backing Kylie Jenner for her pro-Israel social media post, while also condemning those who criticized her for deleting it. They believe that this is a significant moment for celebrities to use their platforms to support Israel in its fight against a terrorist organization.
