After calling to 'free Palestine' – children's star in trouble: 'Hypocrite'

American children's star Ms. Rachel, who has expressed pro-Palestinian views, faced harsh criticism after liking an antisemitic comment on Instagram. The Campaign Against Antisemitism accused her of hypocrisy for imposing political litmus tests on other celebrities while herself being caught in a controversial act.

American children's star Ms. Rachel (Rachel Griffin Accurso), known for her openly pro-Palestinian views, faced harsh criticism after liking an Instagram comment that read 'free America from the Jews.' The incident occurred after she posted a message saying 'free Palestine, Sudan and Congo' – a post that has since been deleted. Ms. Rachel denied intentionally liking the comment, posting a tearful video in which she claimed she 'accidentally' pressed the button while trying to delete the comment. A spokesperson for the Campaign Against Antisemitism sharply attacked her, calling her comments 'hypocritical.' He noted that subjecting people to political litmus tests is 'inherently exclusionary,' especially given that she herself admitted to liking an antisemitic comment. He added that 'the temptation to boycott people with different views on the war in Gaza, many of whom will be Jewish, is too strong.' Ms. Rachel has previously spoken out against celebrities who chose to 'stay silent' on social media regarding the war, calling them 'privileged people who stay silent about genocide.' Last month, she pledged to match rapper Macklemore's $1 million donation to aid organizations for Palestinians, calling on every wealthy celebrity to do the same – without referencing the October 7 massacre.