Madhuri Dixit shares, then deletes ‘All eyes on Rafah’ post.
Bollywood A-lister Madhuri Dixit has come under intense scrutiny after deleting an Instagram story that condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on the Rafah refugee camp in Gaza.
Dixit initially joined a widespread social media campaign, alongside numerous Bollywood celebrities, to raise awareness about the devastating attack.
The campaign, tagged ‘All eyes on Rafah,’ sought to highlight the tragic event where an airstrike killed 45 people, including many women, children, and elderly residents.
The deletion of her post sparked significant outrage among her fans and followers. Social media users expressed their disappointment and accused Dixit of succumbing to external pressures.
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Comments flooded her latest Instagram reel, with many labeling her actions as insincere.
“Posting and deleting because of what some people think is even more pathetic. Very disappointed,” wrote one user. Another commented on X (formerly Twitter), “Ma’am, you deleted the post after facing backlash.”
The airstrike on Rafah has drawn global condemnation, with international leaders urging Israel to comply with a World Court order to halt its military actions.
LAST NIGHT WAS A HOLOCAUST
DO NOT LET THEM DOWNPLAY WHAT HAPPENED IN RAFAH pic.twitter.com/NduBBmrDkG
— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) May 27, 2024
Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza reported that the death toll from the attack is likely to rise, as many victims suffer from severe burns.
As Madhuri Dixit deletes ‘All eyes on Rafah’ post, Dixit’s fellow Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Rashmika Mandanna, Sonakshi Sinha, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Triptii Dimri, Dia Mirza, and Richa Chadha, have also joined the ‘All eyes on Rafah’ campaign.
