Bjork faces criticism for sharing controversial map of Israel-Palestine on Instagram
Bjork, the Icelandic singer, has sparked a heated debate on social media after posting a controversial picture of Israel and Palestine on her Instagram account. The picture showed how the land that was once mostly Palestinian in 1946 became mostly Israeli by 2012. Bjork captioned the picture with “is this what you call sharing?” and expressed her support for the Palestinian cause.
The post, which has received over 300,000 likes and 50,000 comments, has divided the opinions of Bjork’s fans and followers. Many people criticized Bjork for being biased, ignorant, or anti-Semitic. Some accused her of spreading misinformation or propaganda. Some said she should stick to music and not get involved in politics. Some even threatened to boycott her music or concerts.
However, Bjork also received some positive feedback from people who agreed with her or appreciated her courage. Some praised her for being brave, honest, or compassionate. Some thanked her for raising awareness or showing solidarity. Some said they loved her music and her message.
The picture that Bjork posted is based on a series of maps that have been widely circulated and debated online. The maps show the changes in the land controlled by Palestinians and Israelis from 1946 to 2012. The maps have been criticized by some as oversimplified, distorted, or outdated, and defended by others as accurate, reliable, or relevant. The maps have also been used by various sources and organizations to support different narratives or agendas.
Bjork has not responded to the backlash or the praise that she received for her post. She has not deleted or edited the post either. She has continued to post other pictures and videos on her Instagram account, mostly related to her music and her art. She has not addressed the issue of the Israel-Palestine conflict in any of her subsequent posts. It is unclear whether she will comment on the matter in the future, or whether she will remain silent on the topic.