{"id":65750,"date":"2024-02-29T09:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T09:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/malala-slammed-on-internet-for-silence-on-palestine-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T09:31:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T09:31:03","slug":"malala-slammed-on-internet-for-silence-on-palestine-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/malala-slammed-on-internet-for-silence-on-palestine-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Malala slammed on internet for silence on Palestine | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pakistani women’s rights and education activist Malala Yousafzai has found herself amid a social media storm after expressing condolences to comedian and political commentator Jon Stewart for the passing of his dog, Dipper. While her tweet intended to convey sympathy for the late pet dog of The Daily Show host, critics had to question her priorities and silence on geopolitical issues, particularly the new wave of Israeli brutality against Palestinians since October 7.<\/p>\n

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) from the official account of The Daily Show, Jon presented a heartfelt ode to Dipper. Recalling the dog\u2019s many memorable moments, the comedian interjected, \u201cHe did what the Taliban could not do, which is put a scare into Malala Yousafzai.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reacting to the video clip, Malala penned on X, \u201cI\u2019m sorry to hear about your loss, Jon Stewart. I know Dipper was a very good boy. I\u2019ve gotten over my fear of dogs and I hope you\u2019ll have me back to meet your next pup.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m sorry to hear about your loss, @jonstewart<\/a>. I know Dipper was a very good boy. I\u2019ve gotten over my fear of dogs and I hope you\u2019ll have me back to meet your next pup \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc36 https:\/\/t.co\/OpFdobSEDO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) February 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Detractors flooded the post with comments accusing Malala of selectively addressing causes and failing to speak out on more critical issues such as the Israeli genocide against millions of innocent Palestinians. One critic expressed disappointment, stating, \u201cYou honestly surprised me and for all the wrong reasons recently. I\u2019m not saying one loss is smaller than another, but there is no way you were so quiet and politically correct about a whole genocide compared to every other cause you ‘openly’ speak about. Find your consciousness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You honestly surprise me and for all the wrong reasons recently. I\u2019m not saying one loss is smaller than another, but there is no way you were so quiet and politically correct about a whole genocide compared to every other cause you \u201copenly\u201d speak about. Find your consciousness.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hihi Gadid \u2022 \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@bigbrownenergy) February 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cIf silence on a genocide is a price to pay for Hollywood contracts, it is not worth it,\u201d one X user took a more pointed stance, insinuating that silence on certain issues might be a consequence of seeking Hollywood contracts. Another contended, \u201cChildren are dying in Gaza, Malala. Shameless woman. Your handlers must love you. You never stray from your talking points.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If silence on a genocide is a price to pay for hollywood contracts, it is not worth it<\/p>\n

\u2014 Shayk\ud83e\ude81\ud83c\udf33\ud83d\ude89\ud83d\udeb4\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\udfd9\ud83c\udfce (@shaykshack) February 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Children are dying in Gaza, Malala. Shameless woman. Your handlers must love you. You never stray from your talking points.<\/p>\n

\u2014 CerealTwit\u270a\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8\u270a\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@wadafugappen) February 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Referring to how the education activist must have been compelled to respond due to her mention in Jon\u2019s video, one post questioned, \u201cSo people need to edit you into their videos showing what\u2019s happening in Palestine to get a response out of you? Girl, I love you but please, use your voice and network and call for a ceasefire.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So people need to edit you into their videos showing what\u2019s happening in Palestine to get a response out of you? \ud83d\ude2d girl I love you but please, use your voice and network and call for ceasefire<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zahra (@zahrasalah0_0) February 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Another X user accused Malala of losing credibility and challenged her decision to hide comments related to the Israeli brutality against Palestinians. \u201cGirly the way you fell off\u2026 also why the f*** would you hide the comments about Palestine and make them more obvious? So dumb.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Girly the way you fell off\u2026 also why the fk would you hide the comments about Palestine and make them more obvious? So dumb<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u0641\u0631\u06cc\u062d\u06c1 \u272a (@fay_alif) February 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWhy are you hiding all the replies about Palestine, girl? Ewwww,\u201d an X user joined the horde of critics. One disgruntled post offered that comparing the crises afflicting dogs in Palestine is perhaps more apt than the damage to human life. \u201cI wish you were just as sorry for the pups that die in Gaza every day. Of course, you don’t care about Palestinians but you could speak for their pups at least.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Why you hiding all the replies about Palestine gurl? EWWWWW.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anas (@Anoss_06) February 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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I wish you were just as sorry for the pups that die in Gaza everyday.<\/p>\n

Of course you don’t care about Palestinians but you could speak for their pups at least.<\/p>\n

\u2014 \/\/\/ Luke (@mxcaltrz) February 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The hidden replies under Malala\u2019s post mainly revolved around the activist\u2019s purported silence about Israeli atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank, with users expressing frustration and disappointment at what they perceived as a lack of attention to the ongoing situation.<\/p>\n

In November last year, the philanthropist put forth an unequivocal demand for a full ceasefire, stating, \u201cWe must keep speaking out for them (children in Gaza) \u2014 for a full ceasefire and more humanitarian aid. The needless suffering must end.\u201d The activist articulated her take as a quote reply to her October 20 post where she urged people to sign a petition against Israel\u2019s military strikes on children.<\/p>\n

The post read, \u201cJoin me in adding your name to this petition demanding that Israel halt its assault on schools and places where children are seeking shelter and that leaders reach a deal to release all children being unjustly held hostage or imprisoned.\u201d<\/p>\n

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