Model Maya Kay Confronts Pro-Palestinian Activist in Madrid Restaurant

Israeli model and TV host Maya Kay recently shared an incident that occurred while she was dining with her mother in a hotel restaurant in Madrid, just before their return to Israel. During their meal, a pro-Palestinian activist sitting nearby, who overheard them speaking Hebrew, displayed a Palestinian flag on his phone screen directed at them. Kay responded sharply to the provocation, telling him to "go get a haircut before expressing an opinion" and mocking his appearance and behavior in a sarcastic message posted on social media.

Despite the activist's provocative gesture, Kay and her mother did not let the incident spoil their mood. They finished their meal and left the restaurant, noting that the man continued to display the flag on his phone as they exited. Kay humorously described blowing kisses and hearts in the air toward him. Shortly afterward, she posted a photo from the airplane featuring lyrics from an Israeli song alongside Israeli flag emojis, signaling her return home.

The episode highlights tensions that can arise even during casual encounters abroad, especially involving expressions of political views related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kay’s public sharing of the event drew attention to her direct and witty response to the activist’s provocation.