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Lebanese Singer Elissa Sparks Controversy After Tossing Keffiyeh During Tunisia Concert

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First reported by Mako · 12 hours ago

What happened

Lebanese singer Elissa caused a stir after she threw back a keffiyeh thrown to her during a Tunisia concert, prompting criticism from pro-Palestinian groups despite her past solidarity gestures.

01Lebanese singer Elissa threw back a keffiyeh thrown to her during a Tunisia concert.
02The incident happened at Carthage amphitheater, where she performed after 17 years.
03Video of the moment spread quickly on social media, sparking negative reactions.
04Pro-Palestinian accounts accused her of rejecting solidarity with Palestinians.
05Elissa has previously shown support by wearing a keffiyeh in other countries.
06Her political views on Hezbollah and Lebanon complicate interpretations of her actions.

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