IDF Posts Fairuz Video, Raises Internet Hackles

Cultural Appropriation

The IDF's public relations officer posted a video featuring the Lebanese singer Fairuz, seemingly unaware of the negative reaction he would cause.

Published Oct. 29 2013 12:40PM EDT

articles/2013/10/29/idf-posts-fairuz-video-raises-internet-hackles/fairuz-openz_qfcprm — Anwar Amro / AFP / Getty Images

Arabic-speaking IDF wunderkind Maj. Avichay Adraee managed to set the Arabic-speaking Internet aflutter once again last weekend with a poorly-thought-out Facebook post featuring the late Lebanese singer Fairuz.

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IDF Posts Fairuz Video, Raises Internet Hackles

The IDF's public relations officer posted a video featuring the Lebanese singer Fairuz, seemingly unaware of the negative reaction he would cause.

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Matt Lerner