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UFC Fighter Jean Silva Faces Backlash After Visiting Israel Ahead of GFN Event

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First reported by Mako · Jul 26, 2026

What happened

Brazilian UFC fighter Jean Silva faced social media backlash and criticism from fellow fighters after visiting Israel to support a teammate at the GFN event. His photo with an IDF soldier at Ben Gurion Airport triggered controversy, with accusations he was paid to visit.

  • 01Brazilian UFC fighter Jean Silva visited Israel to support Ilay Barzilai at the GFN event.
  • 02Silva's photo with an IDF soldier at Ben Gurion Airport sparked online backlash.
  • 03Pro-Palestinian groups criticized Silva for his visit to Israel.
  • 04Several UFC fighters, including Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad, condemned Silva.
  • 05Accusations arose that Silva was paid to come to Israel, fueling controversy.

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OrganizationsUFC, GFN, Sport 5, IDF
PlacesIsrael, Ben Gurion Airport

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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 26, 2026
UFC Fighter Jean Silva Faces Backlash After Visiting Israel Ahead of GFN Event
N12Center · HebrewJul 26, 2026
UFC Fighter Jean Silva Faces Backlash After Visiting Israel Ahead of GFN Event

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