On Saturday, the Nationwide Hockey League selected a singer who has referred to as for the destruction of Israel to sing the Nationwide Anthem.
To verify she received her level throughout, singer Kiana Lede wore a sweater that resembled a keffiyeh, signaling her pro-Palestinian stance.
Lede has been outspoken in her assist for the Palestinians, and final December, she included the genocidal chant “From the river to the sea” throughout one in all her live shows.
SuperStar @KianaLede sings the US nationwide anthem on the #NHLAllStarGame in Toronto on Saturday February 3, 2024 + Kiana singing “From the River to the Sea Palestine Will be Free” at a special venue.
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— CañadaRecord (@CanadaRecord) February 4, 2024
Because the October 7 Hamas terrorist assault on Israeli civilians, Lede has additionally shared her assist for Palestine on social media.
On December tenth, she shared a photograph of herself on X carrying a keffiyeh with the caption, “Wear it everyday,” together with a Palestinian flag emoji.
Put on it on a regular basis pic.twitter.com/LwUp4NwU04
— Kiana Ledé (@KianaLede) December 10, 2023
The next day, she wrote, “I try to live my life and build my career around rawness, awareness, empathy, community. That doesn’t stop at my shows. So I ask that if you own a keffiyeh, please wear it. If you can show any sign that you support the Palestinian people, do it.”
For individuals who take challenge with Lede’s place, she had a message, “And if you’re a Zionist…feel free to stay your ass at home.”
— Kiana Ledé (@KianaLede) December 11, 2023
The Heart for Israel and Jewish Affairs commented, “A singer who has told people who support Israel to stay home is given the red carpet treatment at the #NHLAllStar game. After the IIHF banned #Israel from playing in international tournaments, the NHL stepped in and did the right thing to raise significant concerns with the policy. It’s unfortunate before giving her one of their largest platforms of the year that the NHL didn’t look into her more. She has a record of divisive and harmful statements that have only served to encourage hate against a large portion of the Jewish community.”
A singer who has instructed individuals who assist Israel to remain house is given the crimson carpet remedy on the #NHLAllStar sport. After the IIHF banned #Israel from enjoying in worldwide tournaments, the NHL stepped in and did the correct factor to lift important issues with the… https://t.co/KJrtyOtSEm
— CIJA (@CIJAinfo) February 4, 2024
The NHL has not publicly commented on the controversial selection.
