Outrage over politician’s ‘disgusting’ act with texta

A prominent US politician, Nikki Haley, has come under fire for a controversial act during her overseas trip to Israel. The former ambassador to the United Nations was photographed kneeling and writing on a shell with a purple marker pen, with the message “Finish Them”. Another photo showed her signing the shell with the message “America [loves] Israel always”.

The timing of this act has raised eyebrows, as it comes just days after a deadly Israeli strike on a refugee camp in Rafah, southern Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of 45 people, mostly women and children. The strike was believed to have targeted two Hamas fighters, but the high number of civilian casualties has sparked outrage.

Critics, including Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis, have condemned Haley’s actions as distasteful and complicit in the ongoing conflict. Social media users also expressed their disgust, with one account stating, “Yeah this ain’t it, signing bombs is f’d up. Nikki Haley is disgusting.”

Haley, known for her hawkish stance on foreign policy, has faced backlash for her perceived support of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The incident has reignited debates on US involvement in the region and the need for a more balanced approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.