Israeli embassy puts Mona Lisa in a hijab — ‘Israel now, Paris next’

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

The Israeli Embassy in Dublin has removed controversial images from its official Twitter feed, including one of the statue of Molly Malone wearing a Muslim headscarf.

The four photos featured well-known statues and artwork associated with different European countries. Weaponry and traditional Muslim headscarves were superimposed on the images. The pictures were posted last Friday but were removed after online backlash.

In a photo entitled “Israel now Dublin next”, Dublin’s famous Molly Malone statue is covered in a traditional Muslim niquab, a long black headscarf.

A picture addressed to Paris features the Mona Lisa covered in a hijab and holding a large rocket. In an image called “Israel now Italy next”, Michaelangelo’s David wears a skirt fashioned out of explosives.

Now some spin doctors, spamming for Israel, should tell DU if this is Bigotry and propaganda coming from the Israelis or some well thought out Hasbara.

[enid602]

1. insensitive

Pretty insensitive given that 2.1 million Arabs live in the city limits of Paris.

[azurnoir]

2. pulling out all the stops

might not have the desired effect

[Sherman A1]

3. Probably not

the best idea or use of time by whoever chose to post these photos and whoever allowed them to be posted.