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Lehi Kornowski Faces Backlash for Praising Actor Ala Daka Amid Controversy

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What happened

Israeli actress Lehi Kornowski praised actor Ala Daka, sparking backlash due to his controversial anti-celebration remarks about the Iran conflict; she later deleted her post.

  • 01Lehi Kornowski praised actor Ala Daka publicly, calling him a rare and talented individual.
  • 02Ala Daka had criticized Israeli celebrations over destruction in Tehran during the Iran conflict.
  • 03Daka's comments questioned the morality and emptiness of rejoicing over Tehran's destruction.
  • 04Kornowski's post drew sharp criticism from social media users familiar with Daka's statements.
  • 05Following the backlash, Kornowski deleted her supportive post from her social media.
  • 06The episode reflects ongoing tensions over public discourse on the Israel-Iran conflict among Israelis.

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