Former adult film actress Mia Khalifa has faced backlash for her comments on social media regarding the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. In a tweet, Khalifa asked the “freedom fighters” in Palestine to film horizontally on their phones. This tweet didn’t sit well with many people, leading to Khalifa being fired from a business deal with Canadian broadcaster Todd Shapiro.
Shapiro, who was finalizing a deal with Khalifa, expressed his disgust at her tweet and announced her immediate termination. He criticized her for condoning violence, death, rape, beatings, and hostage-taking, stating that her ignorance was beyond explanation. Shapiro emphasized the need for people to come together, especially in times of tragedy. Khalifa responded to the news by expressing her disappointment in herself for not checking the affiliations of the people she was entering into business with.
To clarify her controversial tweet, Khalifa stated that she had no intention of inciting violence. She supported the Palestinian citizens fighting for freedom against oppression. In another tweet, Khalifa emphasized the need for footage of her people breaking down the walls of the open-air prison they had been forced into. She criticized Shapiro for his lack of direction and purpose in his company, emphasizing her support for all people fighting oppression.
The article concludes by mentioning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with almost 1,600 casualties reported. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Hamas, stating that Israel didn’t start the war but would finish it.