Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Son Yair Has Apologized For His Offensive Memes
Reportedly after facing flak from some indians for his 'offensive' message, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son Yair has apologized for it. Earlier on sunday, July 26, Yair (29), who is very active on social media and often defends his father's policies, posted a picture of the hindu goddess Durga, with the data-face of Liat Ben Ari, the prosecutor in his father's corruption cases, superimposed over the goddess' data-face. Her many arms were also raised giving the middle finger.
Yair said in a message "I've typed a meme from a satirical page, criticizing political figures in Israel. I didn't realize the meme also portrayed an image connected to the majestic hindu faith. As soon as I realized it from the comments of our indian friends, I have removed the message. I apologize". Attorney General Avichai Mandelbit's data-face was superimposed over that of a tiger accompanying the goddess under a caption that said, "Know your place you despicable people", as reported by a news agency.
Moreover the social media users were split in their reaction over the post with some indians harshly criticizing him for the offensive message while others giving him the benefit of doubt and attributing it to general ignorance about the hindu faith in the West. Yair, who has been at the centre of several controversies, was appreciated by some Israelis for "showing courage in apologizing for his mistake", but was also condemned in equal measure by others for "being irresponsible".