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Alicia Keys Clarifies Instagram Post About Paragliding After Backlash Over Perceived Insensitivity To Israel-Hamas Conflict

  • Alicia Keys faced criticism over an Instagram post mentioning her interest in paragliding, which some perceived as insensitive following a Hamas attack involving paragliders in Israel.
  • Keys deleted the post and apologized, clarifying it was unrelated to recent events and expressing support for peace.
  • Keys' former manager defended her, stating she did not intend harm and has previously expressed interest in paragliding near her home.
  • Some critics connected Keys' green jacket in the photo to Hamas, but others say the color choice was coincidental.
  • Keys has faced accusations of antisemitism in the past for performing in Israel, which she denies.
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