Justin Bieber faces backlash for wearing Palestinian keffiyeh amid Israel support
Los Angeles (Quds News Network)- Canadian singer Justin Bieber has come under fire online for wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh after showing support for Israel. He was photographed leaving the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles over the weekend with the keffiyeh wrapped around his head.
The keffiyeh is a symbol of Palestinian solidarity and resistance and has been prominently displayed at pro-Palestine rallies, particularly as calls for a ceasefire in Gaza intensify.
Bieber’s recent appearance sparked criticism, especially in light of the ongoing genocide war in Gaza, which has resulted in the killing of at least 41,870 Palestinians and injuring over 97,166 others.
Many social media users condemned Bieber for his previous posts expressing support for Israel.
“Never forget when Justin Bieber posted ‘praying for Israel’ with the picture of Gaza being destroyed and when people called him out he deleted the story and posted ‘praying for Israel without the image,” one person wrote.
Others stated that wearing the keffiyeh does not show his support for Palestine, rather could be a fashion statement. Others simply questioned if he even knew the symbolism behind it.
“After that pray for Israel post he needs to do a lot more than wear a keffiyeh to make up for it,” one social media user wrote.
“Don’t be delusional. That man has never spoken in support of Palestine. He’s very ignorant, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he supports Israel, “another wrote.
German tabloid Bild reported on Bieber donning the keffiyeh, with the headline “Do you actually know what you’re wearing, Justin?” claiming that it is a symbol of anti-Semitism.
