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Lebanese-American media personality Mia Khalifa continues to generate controversy for sharing her stance on the events that have unfolded in the Middle East recently.
On October 7, Hamas launched the deadliest-ever militant attack on Israel, which subsequently struck back with airstrikes on Gaza and ground operations.
According to the Associated Press, as of November 2, at least 1,400 people have been killed in Israel since the latest unrest began, while the Palestinian death toll has risen above 9,000.
Former adult film actress Khalifa has been a vocal supporter of Palestinians during the conflict, causing Playboy to end a podcasting deal with her after she referred to Hamas as "freedom fighters" on social media.
Magic mushroom brand Red Light Holland also chose to drop her as an adviser.
In her latest social media posts, the star reposted a front-page story and headline by the New York Post on X, formerly Twitter, that showed two activists who reportedly ripped down posters highlighting the plight of hostages being held by Hamas.
An initial post by @nypost reads: "Today's cover: Anti-Israel activists tearing down Hamas hostage posters is 'antisemitism at its deepest level,' NYC leaders say."
It was accompanied by an image of the front page story, which showed the two individuals said to have pulled down the posters.
A social media user reposted the article offering support for the pair and said: "Protect these girls at all costs. If anyone knows them—I'll cover their privacy services and protections to make sure they're safe. Contact me."
Khalifa replied and added: "Reach out to me if you find out who they are, please, I'd like to help cover privacy services for them."
Her response angered many, with some commenters calling her a "terrorist sympathizer."
One social media user said: "Why aren't you going back to Palestine to help?"
Reach out to me if you find out who they are, please, I’d like to help cover privacy services for them https://t.co/po8Ks2GXph
— Mia K. (@miakhalifa) November 2, 2023
Another said: "Protecting more terrorist sympathizers… on brand for you."
"lol yet if this happened in the reverse would you do the same? I think not," a third said.
"Trash protecting trash, doesn't surprise me," another individual jabbed.
However, Khalifa was backed by many of her followers, who championed her efforts.
A supportive fan commented: "You're such an angel, god bless ur soul."
"Mia should change her name from Mia K. to Mia Q. Q=QUEEN." a second added, while a third echoed this with: "Queen of humanity."
Other comments included: "Mia has such a good soul" and "You are my favorite."
Newsweek has reached out to Mia Khalifa for comment via email.
