Internet furious over Kim Kardashian saying ‘Free everyone’ in response to ‘Free Palestine’

Kim Kardashian found herself embroiled in controversy again, this time over her response to the disruption during a panel discussion at the OMR digital and marketing trade show in Hamburg. When a woman in the crowd started singing “Free Palestine,” Kardashian’s response received widespread attention from online commentators.

In a moment caught on camera, the reality star, known for her influential platform and massive social media following, responded to the interruption by saying, “Free everyone.” This response, described by supporters of Palestine as a “both sides” approach, sparked a wave of criticism and condemnation from internet users.

Online responses ranged from accusations of ignorance and insensitivity to accusations of complicity in global oppression. Many pointed out the stark contrast between Kim’s response to the Israeli occupation of Palestine and her previous advocacy efforts, such as her vocal support for the recognition of the Armenian genocide.

One critic took to microblogging platform How stupid can you be? You are 43 years old. You know better. You must be against this genocide because your father’s country is experiencing one too.”

Another commented: “I apologize to Kim Kardashian for disrupting her peace while the people of Palestine are not at peace. You choose to release everyone, but doesn’t that also apply to the people in Palestine who suffer every day while you sit in your country house?

The mogul’s double standards were not well received by many. One opponent wrote: “Dear Kim, not everyone experiences genocide, domicide, education, occupation, oppression and displacement. The Palestinians are being exterminated. You claim to have a passion for justice, but I don’t see you opposing Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.”

Many X users launched a campaign against Kim, calling for her silence on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Some pointed out the hypocrisy of her “all lives matter” approach, arguing that it undermines the gravity of the situation facing Palestinians.

“How can you be 43 years old and be so dense and ignorant? And for all the people who say she didn’t say anything wrong, you know damn well she didn’t mean free Palestine, Congo and Sudan. F**k Israel and Kim Kardashian!” protested angrily against one message.

Seemingly innocuous, “All Lives Matter” has become a common refrain among far-right groups as a rebuttal to “Black Lives Matter.” Activists and scholars alike have jumped into the debate to highlight how the phrase diminishes the grievances of black people in the US.

Drawing the same parallel, one post read: “We have a new ‘all lives matter’”, while another insisted: “Kim Kardashian refuses to say Free Palestine then decides ‘all lives matter’ and says ‘Free everyone .’ What if people had the same attitude when she talked about the Armenian genocide?”

Others lamented the perceived prioritization of celebrity culture over issues of global concern, with one commentator describing the past seven months as “scientific proof that celebrities are soulless and celebrity culture is bullshit.”

“Liberate Palestine. So tired of these privileged millionaires. The amount of stupidity,” one disgruntled

To simplify the heated debate, one post humbly asked, “Can we stop scaring millionaires as if they are actually doing something important for humanity?”

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