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Katy Perry Faces Online Backlash After Performing for Israeli Tech Firm
Singer Katy Perry is facing a significant online backlash from pro-Palestinian social media users after performing at a private event for the Israeli tech company WIZ in Thailand.
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What happened
- 01Katy Perry is facing a widespread online backlash after performing for Israeli tech company WIZ in Thailand.
- 02Pro-Palestinian social media users are leading the criticism, accusing Perry of collaborating with Israeli businesses.
- 03Commenters used offensive language, calling Perry a "Zionist bitch" and questioning her financial motives.
- 04Provocative edited images, including one referencing the Israeli flag and blood, have circulated online.
- 05The event was held to celebrate the successful sale of the WIZ company, owned by Assaf Rappaport.
Critics accused Perry of collaborating with Israeli businesses and used offensive language, with some speculating about her financial motives. Provocative edited images, including one depicting a fast-food order resembling blood and the Israeli flag, have also circulated online.
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