Overview

• Gary Lineker shared an Instagram video from the Palestine Lobby featuring a rat emoji, which critics argue carries antisemitic connotations rooted in Nazi propaganda.
• The video included commentary by Canadian-Palestinian lawyer Diana Buddu criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza, sparking backlash from Jewish organizations and public figures.
• Lineker deleted the post after widespread condemnation and reports of the post being flagged for potential hate speech violations on social media platform X.
• Jewish advocacy groups, including the Campaign Against Antisemitism, have demanded Lineker's removal from his BBC roles, calling his actions incompatible with the broadcaster's standards.
• The BBC has yet to announce any personnel decisions, though Lineker remains slated to host next year’s World Cup coverage despite stepping down from Match of the Day this season.