Greta Thunberg Faces Backlash Over Rally Comments

Greta Thunberg has sparked significant backlash after making inflammatory remarks during an anti-Israel rally in Mannheim, Germany, where she shouted 'f**k Germany' and 'f**k Israel,' prompting cheers from the crowd of about 700 attendees. Her comments, made while speaking at a demonstration focused on solidarity with Palestine and the climate movement, have drawn criticism from political figures and advocacy groups alike. Manuel Hagel, a conservative leader in the regional parliament, condemned her statements as dehumanizing and accused her of promoting antisemitism. Advocacy group StopAntisemitism labeled her a 'Hamas shill,' highlighting a perceived contradiction in her climate advocacy. This incident adds to Thunberg's history of controversy, including previous accusations of antisemitism and her arrests during protests against fossil fuels and other political issues. Critics on social media have questioned her relevance and condemned her divisive rhetoric.