A TikTok promotional video for the Israeli market by indie pop sensation Billie Eilish for her new album “Happier Than Ever” in which she says “hi Israel” has angered enemies of Israel.
One respondent wrote: “Find out and see what Israel is doing for Palestinian children [sic]. “
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Another wrote, “Billie, this is occupied Palestinian land, not Israel.
– Ahmed Nour (@yofavgoalkeeper) July 31, 2021
People called her a “Zionist” for recognizing Israel during the clip.
Billie eilish being a Zionist is literally not surprising at all
– مؤيد (@levantinehabibi) July 31, 2021
are you really canceling Billie Eilish for saying “Hi Israel” ????
– Лана Дворецкова (Смуглянка Ісраеліская) (@GolemOfOdesa) August 1, 2021
Happier Than Ever is distributed in Israel by Universal Music Group.