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Adidas Faces Criticism Again After Apology to Arab Audience
Adidas, the German company, issued a public apology for using a picture of a former Israeli soldier who lost his leg during the 2021 Gaza conflict in a promotional campaign. The apology came after a widespread boycott campaign by social media users. The apology was posted through the company's regional Instagram account in the Middle East, without sharing it on the main account followed by about 30 million people. This led to accusations that the company acted hypocritically and aimed to appease Arab outrage without affecting its global audience. Activists criticized this move, emphasizing that the apology was a result of public pressure and demonstrating that the boycott campaign is effective in pressuring companies to change their positions. They stressed that it is crucial to continue such efforts to achieve decisive results.
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