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Azealia Banks Criticizes Israeli Minister Miki Zohar Amid Shifting Relationship
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By Ирен Давид
First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago
What happened
American rapper Azealia Banks has publicly criticized Israeli Minister of Culture Miki Zohar and Communications Minister Shlomo Karai on social media, questioning their roles and involvement in "hasbara." This marks a shift from her previously supportive stance towards Israel and its officials.
- 01Azealia Banks criticized Israeli ministers Miki Zohar and Shlomo Karai on social media.
- 02She questioned the symbolic nature of Zohar's role as Culture Minister.
- 03Banks also asked if Zohar and Karai were still approving "hasbara."
- 04Her criticism contrasts with past expressions of friendship towards Zohar.
- 05Banks has had a historically volatile relationship with Israel.
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