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Full coverage· Culture· Updated

Friends Star David Schwimmer Faces Backlash Over Fashion Ad

Actor David Schwimmer is facing backlash from pro-Palestinian social media users for appearing in a fashion ad for the brand Quince. Critics are calling for a boycott due to Schwimmer's public support for Israel, with some users expressing anti-Israel sentiments.

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What happened

  1. 01Actor David Schwimmer is facing backlash for appearing in a Quince fashion advertisement.
  2. 02Pro-Palestinian social media users are calling for a boycott of the brand.
  3. 03Critics cite Schwimmer's public support for Israel as the reason for their anger.
  4. 04Schwimmer has previously spoken out against antisemitism and in support of Israel.
  5. 05Some users are defending Schwimmer against the online criticism.

Supporters argue the attacks on Schwimmer for his stance have gone too far. The campaign, featuring a sweater similar to one from "Friends," has sparked a political debate online.

Translated and summarized by baba from Srugim, the latest report. Read Srugim’s original

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