Greta Thunberg's Pro-Palestine Social Media Post Ignites Backlash, Quickly Deleted

Palestinian solidarity post by Thunberg sparks controversy, including accusations of antisemitism due to stuffed animal symbolism, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Greta Thunberg posted a solidarity post on social media supporting Palestine, which she quickly deleted due to backlash over the presence of a stuffed animal in the photo that was interpreted as a symbol of antisemitism.
The activists' signs included phrases like 'Free Palestine', 'This Jew Stands with Palestine', and 'Climate Justice Now' while also using a blue octopus stuffed animal, which Thunberg explained is used by autistic people to communicate feelings.
The deleted post sparked controversies and accusations of antisemitism, with critics pointing out her failure to mention the Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in significant casualties.
Thunberg, who was recently arrested for protesting at an energy forum in London, reiterated that her activist group is against all forms of discrimination, especially antisemitism, which led to the deletion of her original post.
In the midst of Hamas-led attacks and Israeli airstrikes, the climate activist called for an immediate ceasefire, justice, and freedom for Palestinians and all affected civilians.