Israel-Hamas Conflict: Mia Khalifa's Controversial Tweet Costs Her Podcast Deal

Former adult film star Mia Khalifa , known for her brief but eventful career in the adult entertainment industry, recently found herself at the center of controversy due to tweets expressing support for Palestine during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict . The fallout from this tweet resulted in Khalifa losing a podcast deal she had with Canadian radio host Todd Shapiro .

The tweet in question read, "If you can look at the situation and not be on the side of Palestinians, then you are on the wrong side of apartheid, and history will show that in time." In another tweet, Khalifa urged "freedom fighters in Palestine to flip their phones and film horizontally."

Shapiro swiftly condemned Khalifa's tweets on social media, branding them as "horrendous" and "disgusting." He went on to say that Khalifa was seemingly endorsing violence and needed to "evolve and become a better human being." As a result, he terminated their partnership for the podcast series immediately.

In response to the backlash, Mia Khalifa clarified that her intention was not to incite violence but rather to show solidarity with the Palestinian citizens whom she referred to as "freedom fighters" due to their ongoing struggle for freedom.

This incident highlights the complexities of taking a public stance on divisive political issues, especially for public figures. Social media users were quick to criticize Khalifa's comments, with some arguing that "freedom fighters" typically do not engage in violent acts against civilians. Others suggested that celebrities should stick to their areas of expertise and refrain from commenting on political matters.

Meanwhile, as tensions continue to escalate in the Israel -Hamas conflict, the death toll on both sides has risen to approximately 1,600. Israel has seen over 800 casualties, while Gaza has suffered more than 700 deaths, with thousands more injured. Amid this crisis, calls for peace and diplomacy persist, and the situation remains a cause for concern on the international stage.