Former adult film star Mia Khalifa engaged in a verbal altercation with a Jewish woman, and the incident was captured in a viral video she shared on social media. In the video, Khalifa claimed that the woman had followed her and used offensive language. Khalifa, who has taken a stance supporting Palestinian ‘freedom fighters’ since a deadly attack by Hamas militants on Israeli territory, accused the woman of making derogatory remarks.
According to Khalifa’s Twitter post, the confrontation occurred in a lobby where the woman allegedly followed her, making slurs. The video shows the woman expressing solidarity with Jewish people using the phrase “Am Yisrael Chai.” Despite the woman’s attempts to engage Khalifa, the former adult star responded dismissively, stating, “You smell like knockoff falafel.”
The incident sparked a debate online, with some expressing support for Mia Khalifa and others criticizing her behavior. Various opinions emerged on social media, with some defending Khalifa’s response, citing concerns about harassment faced by American Zionists, while others condemned her actions as antisemitic.
Hen Mazzig, the founder of The Tel Aviv Institute, joined the discussion, characterizing Khalifa’s response as indicative of antisemitism and likening it to schoolyard bullying. The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions and differing perspectives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
